User manual ROLAND PS-5 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] Owner's Manual AC DC AC & BATTERY POWERED FET 1 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS PS-5 Super Shifter. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's manual page 37­43; page 4­5). 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. [. . . ] Rotate the PITCH switch to select the desired interval. -3RD -4TH -5TH -6TH -1 OCT -2 OCT 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 1 OCT 2 OCT 4. Rotate the BALANCE knob to adjust the balance between the effect and direct sounds. Rotate the BALANCE knob to adjust the balance between the effect and direct sounds. * When the stereo outs are used, the effects sound is output from OUTPUT A and the direct sound from OUTPUT B, with the balance of the sound determined by the BALANCE knob setting. 21 T. ARM Use only for single notes, not chords. This gives you an effect simulating the change in sound with a guitar tremolo arm. The T. ARM effect is applied as long as the pedal switch is depressed. * When the pedal switch is released, the pitch returns the sound to the normal unchanged pitch. 1. Connect the PS-5 to another instrument (page 11). Rotate the PITCH switch to select the desired degree of shift. -1 -2 -5 -7 -12 (-1 OCT) -24 (-2 OCT) 1 2 5 7 12 (1 OCT) 24 (2 OCT) Play the guitar with the pedal switch in the forward position, adjusting the effect while you listen to the sound. 22 3. Rotate the SPEED knob to adjust the period used to reach the shift set in Step 2. OUTPUT A(MONO) and OUTPUT B. * Sounds input at 0 dB are output at the same volume. Slow Fast Play the guitar while switching the pedal switch on and off, adjusting the effect while you listen to the sound. 4. Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the volume of the output sound. * The same sound is output from both 0 dB 5. With a Roland EV-5 (sold separately) connected to the EXP jack, you can use the pedal for smooth, continuous adjustment of the degree of shift, within the range set with the PITCH switch in Step 2. * The degree of shift adjusted with the EV-5 is determined by the point at which the PS5's pedal switch is turned on. Pitch Shift (ON) (OFF) - +6 dB With Effect Without Effect 23 FLUTTER This simulates the sound of the tremolo arm effect used in rock music. The FLUTTER effect is applied as long as the pedal switch is depressed. * When the pedal switch is released, the pitch returns the sound to the normal unchanged pitch. +PITCH +12 (1 OCT) +5 TIME SPEED PEDAL ON +PITCH +12 (1 OCT) +5 TIME SPEED PEDAL ON 24 1. Connect the PS-5 to another instrument (page 11). Rotate the PITCH switch to select the desired degree of shift. -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -12 (1 OCT) 1 2 3 4 5 12 (1 OCT) * The same sound is output from both OUTPUT A (MONO) and OUTPUT B. * Sounds input at 0 dB are output at the same volume. 0 dB 3. Rotate the SPEED knob to adjust the period used to reach the shift and the delay. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the sound is adjusted to your liking. Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the volume of the output sound. 6. [. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109b · Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 110b · Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. [. . . ]