User manual ROLAND VG-88

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VG-88 VGUITAR SYSTEM. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (Owner's manual p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (Owner's manual p. 3), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's manual p. [. . . ] When the input signal level exceeds this threshold level, limiting will be applied. RELEASE [0­100] This adjusts the time from when the signal level drops below the threshold until when limiting is removed. TONE [-50­+50] Adjusts the tone. LEVEL [0­100] Adjusts the volume. CMP BAL (compressor balance) [0­100] Adjusts the effect depth for the low strings. 42 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide FILTER The sound can be passed through a filter to adjust the brightness or character. * Cannot be turned on/off. SUSTAIN You can specify how the resulting volume will be affected by changes (loud/soft dynamics) in the guitar string vibrations that are input. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of filter. SUSTAIN [0­100] Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level signals are boosted. Larger values will result in longer sustain. CUTOFF (cutoff frequency) [0­100] This sets the brightness (hardness) of the sound. A larger value results in a brighter sound. RESO (resonance) [0­100] This sets the degree of resonance (distinctiveness) of the sound. A larger value results in a sound that is more unique and extraordinary. COLOR COLOR [0­100] In the case of FILTER BASS, this adjusts the strength of the low range. As the value is increased, the low range will become stronger. In the case of SOLO, this adjusts the strength of the overtones. As the value is increased, the overtones will become stronger. TOUCH-S (touch sensitivity) [0­100] This sets the sensitivity for a filter that alters the sound in response to how much force is used to play the guitar. A higher setting results in a brighter sound when the guitar strings are played with force. When set to 0, the sound does not change in keeping with how forcefully or gently the strings are played. DECAY [0­100] This sets the length of time for the decay in the distinctive sound characteristics produced when the guitar is played with force. A smaller value results in a faster decay and a softer sound. * The decay effect cannot be obtained if the TOUCH-S value is too low. * This appears only when "FILTER BASS" is selected for the COSM GUITAR TYPE setting. GLIDE Picking dynamics can affect the amount of pitch change over time. With softly played notes for which no attack can be detected, a glide effect may not be obtainable. * Cannot be turned on/off. Chapter 5 P-BEND (power bend) A higher setting results in a "darker" sound. At the same time, the tone and volume also change with respect to fluctuations in pitch produced by using a tremolo bar or other techniques. * Cannot be turned on/off. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of glide. GLD-SENS (glide sensitivity) [0­100] This sets the sensitivity for a filter that changes the sound in response to how much force is used to play the guitar. GLD-TIME (glide time) [0­100] This sets the speed of the glide. * If GLD-SENS is at a relatively low value, GLD-TIME will have less of an effect. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of power bend. P-BEND (power bend) [0­100] The higher the value, the more strained the sound becomes. P-BEND-Q (power bend Q) [0­100] The higher the value, the more the sound will consist of mainly the harmonic components, thus creating a sound that exhibits almost no attack. 43 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR PWM MOD (PWM modulation) This changes the pulse width of the PWM waveform. * Cannot be turned on/off. BODY LEV (body level) BODY LEV [0­100] This sets the volume level for the sustained portion of the sound. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of modulation. DEPTH (PWM depth) [0­100] This sets the depth to which the waveform's pulse width is varied. Higher values result in deeper undulations. ORGAN This is a Long Tone Instrument suitable for playing solo parts or slow songs. [. . . ] MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699 UNITED KINGDOM Roland (U. K. ) Ltd. Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701 GERMANY Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090 NICARAGUA Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales Nicaragua Altamira D'Este Calle Principal de la Farmacia 5ta. Avenida 1 Cuadra al Lago. #503 Managua, Nicaragua TEL: (505)277-2557 BARBADOS A&B Music Supplies LTD 12 Webster Industrial Park Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados TEL: (246)430-1100 GREECE STOLLAS S. A. Music Sound Light 155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400 MIDDLE EAST BAHRAIN Moon Stores No. 16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, P. O. Box 247, Manama 304, State of BAHRAIN TEL: 17 211 005 NORTH AMERICA CANADA Roland Canada Music Ltd. [. . . ]