User manual ROLAND RE-20

[. . . ] Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS RE-20 Space Echo. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (separate sheet). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good understanding of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] When powering down: Turn off the power to your guitar amp first. · Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction. · When operating on battery power only, the POWER indicator will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. · This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. 18). 12 Operating the RE-20 Adjusting the Input Volume The input level can be adjusted with the INPUT VOLUME knob 8 . * The input level can be adjusted with the INPUT VOLUME knob regardless of whether the effect is switched on or off. Adjusting the Volume of the Echo's Repeat You can adjust the volume of the repeating echo sound (amount of feedback) with the INTENSITY knob 5 . Switching the Echo and Reverb Variations You can use the MODE SELECTOR knob 7 to switch among the twelve Variation modes, which offer different combinations of echo and reverb. * For more detailed information on the Variation mode types, refer to the "About the Variation Mode" (p. 18). Adjusting the Tone of the Echo (BASS, TREBLE) You can use the BASS 1 and TREBLE 2 knobs to adjust the low- and high-frequency ranges of the echo sound only. Adjusting the Volume of the Reverb Sound You can adjust the volume of the reverb sound with the REVERB VOLUME knob 3 . * Enabled only when the MODE SELECTOR knob is set to any position from 5 through 11 or to REVERB ONLY. Adjusting the Volume of the Echo Sound You can adjust the volume of the echo sound with the ECHO VOLUME knob 6 . Adjusting the Echo Interval You can adjust the amount of time between echoes with the REPEAT RATE knob 4 . 13 Operating the RE-20 Setting the Delay Time with the TAP Pedal (Tap Delay Time) 1. Using the MODE SELECTOR knob, select the Variation mode for which the tap delay time is to be set. * For more on the playback heads for which the tap delay time is set, and the maximum values of the settings, refer to "About the Variation Mode" (p. Press the TAP pedal two or more times at the tempo you want to set. The TAP indicator flashes in sync with the tap delay time. Blink Press two or more times * Enabled only when the MODE SELECTOR knob is set to any position from 1 through 11. * When any of the following are carried out, the tap delay time setting changes REPEAT RATE knob turned MODE SELECTOR knob turned Repeat rate or twist changed with an expression pedal * You cannot save the tap delay time setting. * When the twist effect is applied using the TAP pedal (from when the TAP indicator is off to when it goes on or starts flashing), you cannot set the tap delay time. changes to the value set with the REPEAT RATE knob changes to the value set with the REPEAT RATE knob changes to the value set with the expression pedal Applying the Twist Effect with the TAP Pedal The twist effect simultaneously increases the repeat rate and the intensity, causing the echo sound to oscillate. In addition, the echo volume level is controlled. * Enabled only when the MODE SELECTOR knob is set to any position from 1 through 11. 1. The TAP indicator goes out, and application of the twist effect begins. The echo sound begins to oscillate, then the oscillation increases as the pitch rises as well. Off Press and hold down * You cannot set the repeat rate and intensity while the TAP pedal is held down. 14 Operating the RE-20 2. The pitch of the oscillating sound starts to fall, and the original echo sound returns. The TAP indicator lights when the twist effect is finished. * Once the TAP pedal is released, changing the repeat rate or intensity cancels the twist effect. The setting is then changed to the value set with the knob or expression pedal. * Adjusting the MODE SELECTOR knob while the twist effect is being applied cancels the twist effect. * You can apply the twist effect with an external expression pedal. [. . . ] Could the connected expression pedal be in the raised position? When ECHO LEVEL is assigned as the function of the expression pedal, no echo sound is output unless you step on the pedal (p. 16). Sounds output even with no sound input Is the Intensity setting turned up? With higher Intensity settings, even when no sounds are being input, the repeat sound gradually increases in volume, and oscillation in the sound may occur. [. . . ]