Roland VG-99 Bedienungsanleitung

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VG-99. 202 Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland Website http://www.roland.com/ 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “U[...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occur[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave ove[...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES 559a • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. 561 • Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/500H with a connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone – stereo 1/4” phone);[...]

6 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 4 Main Features ........................................................................................ 11 Ultimate guitar modeling system provides unlimited possibilities in creating sounds ....... 11 Two complete sound creation systems ....[...]

7 Contents Setting the Overall Patch Volume Level (PATCH LEVEL) .................................................... 36 Adjusting the Overall Patch Tone (TOTAL EQ) ....................................................................... 36 Setting the Output Signal and Level (OUTPUT) ..................................................................[...]

8 Contents About MIDI Channels .................................................................................................................. 57 Bank Select and Program Change............................................................................................... 58 Setting the MIDI-Related Functions .....................................[...]

9 Contents Setting V-LINK .............................................................................................................................. 97 Using the VG-99 on a Stand .................................................................................................................... 98 Using the VG-99 Mounted in a Rack .............[...]

10 Contents SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 166 Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Separate Controllers .................................................. 168 V-LINK PATCH .......................................................[...]

11 Main Features The VG-99 is the culmination of Roland’s COSM technology based guitar modeling systems. Featuring advanced software supported by the very latest custom DSP chips, the instrument also offers a large- sized high-contrast LCD, top-quality AD/DA converters, balanced XLR output connectors, digital output connectors, USB connector, and[...]

12 Names of Things and What They Do fig.00-020 1. D BEAM Switches the D Beam on and off. You can add a variety of effects to your sounds by moving your hand or the guitar neck within the range of the beam. (p. 76) • PITCH Button In addition to changing the pitch of the guitar, this can be used for the Freeze function, which continuously holds the[...]

13 Names of Things and What They Do 15. BALANCE Knob Sets the mix balance. (p. 35) 16. CHAIN Button Used to make settings for the effect and COSM guitar/COSM amp connection sequence. (p. 34) 17. CONTROL ASSIGN Button This sets the functions assigned to pedals and switches. (p. 82) 18. NAME/KEY/BPM Button Used to specify patch names and the tempo an[...]

14 Names of Things and What They Do fig.00-030 1. Security Slot ( ) 988 Connect a commercially available anti-theft security cable here. http://www.kensington.com/ 2. GUITAR INPUT Jack Use this jack when directly inputting a normal guitar. 3. GUITAR OUTPUT Jack This outputs sounds from normal guitars connected to a GK-3 and unaltered signals from t[...]

15 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds First install the GK-3 divided pickup (optional) on the guitar to be used. For installation instructions, refer to the GK-3 Owner’s Manual. The GK-3 cannot be used with the following guitars (the pickup will not function properly even when installed). • 12-string guitars, pedal steel guitars, and guitars[...]

16 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Top Panel Rear Panel Making the Connections Guitar with GK-3 / GK-2A / other GK-Compatible guitar GK cable Guitar Amp (for Normal Guitar) Stereo Headphones Normal Guitar Digital Recorder etc. MIDI Foot Controller FC-300 Mixer etc. Footswitch (BOSS FS-6 etc.) EXP Pedal (EV -5 etc.) Computer RRC2 cable MIDI Sequencer et[...]

17 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 921 • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 922 • This instrument is equipped with balanced type jacks (TRS=CTL3,4; XLR=SUB OUT). Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below.[...]

18 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds * You can connect two FS-5Us using the special Roland PCS-31 connection cable (optional). * When an FS-6 is connected to the CTL3,4 jack with an optional connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone – stereo 1/4” phone), pedal switch B operates according to the CONTROL 3 settings, and pedal switch A operates according to[...]

19 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 The VG-99 has a variety of Play screen variations, each providing different information about the current state of the VG-99. You can switch the information shown in the Play screen by pressing PAGE [ ] [ ]. Screen 1: The first nine characters of the patch name are displayed in large type; also shown are ico[...]

20 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knob to set the volume to a suitable level. fig.01-070 * The output from the SUB OUT connector (XLR type) remains constant, regardless of the OUTPUT LEVEL knob setting. * You can adjust the volume level by assigning this function to the expression pedal or GK-3 GK volume control. For details, see[...]

21 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 The VG-99’s sound characteristics vary greatly depending on how the divided pickup is installed. To ensure consistent conditions for optimal sound production, be sure to make the settings affecting the divided pickup (the GK settings). With these settings appropriately made, the VG-99 can then operate unde[...]

22 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds * If the level meter registers in excess of the maximum level, it means the level is set too high. Lower the sensitivity setting. * Depending on the guitar you are using, the level meter may move to the maximum level even when the sensitivity is set to the minimum setting. If this occurs, adjust the clearance separati[...]

23 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds Chapter 1 • [F6] (MUTE OFF, MUTE ON) This setting determines whether sounds from the output jacks are output or not while tuning is in progress. 4. Play a single note, open, on the string being tuned. 5. Tune the string until the name of the string is shown in the display. When you choose the MULTI MODE fig.01-060d [...]

24 Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds You can switch patches consecutively with the PATCH/VALUE Dial. 1. Confirm that the Play screen is displayed. If a screen other than the Play screen is shown, press [EXIT] several times until the Play screen appears. 2. Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to switch the patches. fig.01-190 Turn the dial to the right (clockwise[...]

25 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds First, let’s take a look at how the VG-99 is organized internally. ● COSM Guitars You can use COSM modeling to create the tones of a variety of different guitars. Available sounds include not just electric and acoustic guitar tones, but extend beyond to include the sounds of synthesizers and other instrume[...]

26 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds About Alternate Tuning Maybe insert a sentence in the beginning of this: The Alternate Tuning feature allows you to change the tuning of a COSM guitar without changing the actual pitch of the guitar’s strings. To accomplish this, the VG-99 analyzes the pitch of the signals transmitted by the divided pickup for each in[...]

27 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 1. Press [ALTERNATE TUNING]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. fig.01-060d 3. Select A or B with [F2] (A/B) or the F2 knob. * You cannot select this when AB LINK is on. 4. Switch the function on or off with the F3 knob. 5. Select the tuning TYPE with [F4] (TYPE) or the F4 knob. 6. If you want to save the ed[...]

28 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds 10. If you want to save the edited settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 38). * If you do not want to save, press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. * Although parameter assignments set with Control Assign are saved with the Write procedure, the BEND parameter values in Step 8 are not saved. For detailed informati[...]

29 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 1. Press [ALTERNATE TUNING]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. fig.01-060d 3. Select A or B with [F2] (A/B) or the F2 knob. * You cannot select this when AB LINK is on. 4. Switch the function on or off with the F3 knob. 5. Use [F4] (TYPE) or the F4 knob to select USER. 6. Press [F3] (USER). The USER TUNING [...]

30 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds 1. Press [ALTERNATE TUNING]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 2. fig.01-060d 3. Switch the function on or off with the F3 or F6 knob. 4. If making detailed parameter settings for HARMONY, press [F3] (HARMO) or [F6] (HARMO). fig.01-060d 5. Set the desired parameter with [F1] (SELECT), [F2] (SELECT) or with the F1–F2 kno[...]

31 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 * You can use POLY FX in only one channel at a time (A or B). 1. Press [POLY FX] for the channel, either A or B, in which you want to use it. 2. Press PAGE [ ] several times to display Page 1. fig.01-060d 3. Switch the function on or off with the [F1] (ON/ OFF) or the F1 knob. 4. Select the POLYFX TYPE with [F[...]

32 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds You can freely set the order in which the effects and COSM amps are connected. 1. Press [CHAIN]. The Chain screen is displayed. * If the effects and COSM amps are off, OFF is indicated. 2. Select the channel for which you want to change the connection sequence with [F1] (A/B). 3. Press [F2] ( SEL) [F3] (SEL ) to select [...]

33 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 1. Press [NAME/KEY/BPM]. 2. Press [F2] (KEY). 3. Set the song’s key with [F1] (SELECT) or the F1 knob. * The Alternate Tuning HARMONY and FX MOD 1/2 HARMONIST functions operate in accordance with the key set here. 4. If you want to save the edited settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 38). * If you do no[...]

34 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds 1. Press [CHAIN]. 2. Use [F2] ( SEL) and [F3] (SEL ) to select the arrow indicating the connection point. 3. Use [F4] ( ← MOVE) and [F5] (MOVE → ) to shift the COSM guitar’s connection point. 4. If you want to save the edited settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 38). * If you do not need to save the settings,[...]

35 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 For detailed about the block diagram, refer to “Signal Flow” (p. 183). 1. Press [MIXER]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. Make the settings for each channel on this page. * Page 2 and later pages contain the mixer section’s common settings. 3. Set the volume and panning with [F1]–[F6] or with the F[...]

36 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds You can control the mix between the two channels according to how strongly the strings are picked. 1. Press [DYNAMIC]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. Switch the Dynamic function on or off with [F1] (OFF/ON). 4. Select the Dynamic function type. 5. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to display Page 2. 6. Set the parameters with[...]

37 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds Chapter 2 This sets the signals and levels output for each of the VG-99’s output jacks and connectors. 1. Press [MIXER]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 5. 3. Set the signal and level output to MAIN OUT, SUB OUT, and DIGITAL OUT with [F1]–[F6] or with the F1–F6 knobs. For detailed information on the parameters t[...]

38 Chapter 2 Creating Sounds The settings made to change a sound are temporary; when you switch to a different patch, the settings revert to the values in effect before the changes were made. If you want to save the changes in the settings, carry out the Write procedure. If you do not want to save your changes, press EXIT to return to the Play scre[...]

39 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE) The Customize function allows you to make even more detailed changes to settings for COSM AMP (Preamp section, Speaker section), Overdrive/Distortion, and Pedal Wah, just like designing your own original effects processors. 1. Press [COSM AMP]. The COSM AMP Edit screen appears. 2. Pr[...]

40 Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE) * You cannot customize the speaker when BASS AMP VINTAGE or BASS AMP MODERN is selected with PREAMP TYPE. 1. Press [COSM AMP]. The COSM AMP Edit screen appears. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to display the Speaker Type selection screen. 3. Select CUSTOM as the SP TYPE with [F1] (SELECT) or the F1 knob[...]

41 Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE) Chapter 3 1. Press [FX]. The FX Edit screen appears. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. Press [F3] (WAH). 4. Select CUSTOM as the WAH TYPE with [F2] (SELECT) or the F2 knob. 5. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 2. 6. Select the basic type with [F1] (SELECT) or the F1 knob. 7. Adjust the desi[...]

42 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings ( SYSTEM) * The parameters described in this chapter are saved when the power is turned off. There is no need to carry out the Write procedure (p. 38). To ensure optimal conditions for producing sounds with the VG-99, making the correct settings affecting the Divided pickup (the GK settings) is required. The VG-9[...]

43 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Selecting the Settings” (p. 42) to display the GK SETTING screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to display Page 2. 3. Use F1 (SELECT) or the F1 knob to select the pickup type. * Piezo pickups are a type of pickup that are installed at the guitar’s bridge and use piezoele[...]

44 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) On some guitars with the Divided pickup built in, the positions of the DOWN/S1 and UP/S2 switches are reversed from those of the Divided pickup. Set this so that the functions match. 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Selecting the Settings” (p. 42) to display the GK SETTING screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to d[...]

45 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 Adjust the Divided pickup sensitivity for each string. 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Selecting the Settings” (p. 42) to display the GK SETTING screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 4. 3. Rotate the F1–F6 knobs to adjust the sensitivity. Play each open string with the maximum force you’d[...]

46 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) This setting determines whether the VG-99 uses a single global GK setting or if the GK settings can be specified individually for each patch. 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Selecting the Settings” (p. 42) to display the GK SETTING screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. Use [F3] (SELECT) or the F3[...]

47 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 You can assign up to ten user names, each containing up to eight characters. For example, you could create names that suggest the gear used in a certain setting or a place where you perform. 1. Press [GLOBAL]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. Press [F3] (NAME). 4. Set the name using PAGE[...]

48 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Both MAIN OUT and SUB OUT feature four-band EQs. EQ (MAIN) is applied to the output from MAIN OUT; EQ (SUB) is applied to the output from SUB OUT. 1. Press [GLOBAL]. 2. Press PAGE [ ][ ] to display Page 2–5. 3. Use [F1] – [F6] or the F1 – F6 knobs to adjust the tone. This controls the overall thres[...]

49 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 This controls the overall reverb level settings in the individual patches. This is effective for adjusting to the acoustics of the performance venue. This setting does not affect the individual patch settings. 1. Press [GLOBAL]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 6. 3. Adjust the level with the [...]

50 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) This setting determines whether or not the current settings for each controller (the expression pedals, the FC-300’s expression pedals, control pedals or other controllers) are applied to the patch when patches are switched. * Assign Hold is not performed when the SW MODE parameter in Control Assign So[...]

51 Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) Chapter 4 The text and icons in the LCD screen may be difficult to make out sometimes, such as immediately after the VG-99 is turned on or after extended use. The conditions at the place where you are using the VG-99 can also affect visibility. Should you run into this problem, try adjusting the contrast[...]

52 Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300 With an FC-300 (optional) connected to the VG-99, you can perform the following operations: • Switch patches • Have patch names be shown in the FC-300’s display • Control tones with the FC-300’s pedals (Control Assign) • Show the VG-99’s tuner in the FC-300’s display when th[...]

53 Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300 Chapter 5 This sets the timing at which patches are switched when you press [ ] [ ] pedals on the FC-300. 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. Press [F5] (FC-300). 4. Set BANK CHANGE with [F2] (SELECT) or with the F2 knob. You can use the FC-300’s number pedals to sw[...]

54 Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300 This switches the FC-300’s AMP CTL 1 and AMP CTL 2 parameters on and off. When the guitar amp’s channel switch jack is connected to the FC- 300’s AMP CONTROL 1 jack (or AMP CONTROL 2 jack), you can then switch the guitar amp channels with the VG-99’s AMP CTL1 (or AMP CTL2) parameter[...]

55 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Using MIDI MIDI, an abbreviation for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a universal standard that enables musical instruments to exchange musical performance data, messages concerning changes in the sounds, and other information. Any device that conforms to the MIDI specifications can communicate (to the extent that is [...]

56 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Receiving Control Change Messages The VG-99 can receive Control Change messages to control specified parameters while a performance is in progress. Set the parameters to be controlled with “Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to Control the Sounds (CONTROL ASSIGN)” (p. 82). Receiving Data The VG-99 can receive data tran[...]

57 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 While the use of MIDI allows various devices to communicate with each other, this does not mean that it enables exchanges of all information. The data that can be exchanged between any two connected devices is limited to the messages common to both devices. Therefore, MIDI device owner’s manuals always contain a [...]

58 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Bank Select and Program Change are MIDI messages generally used for switching patches. Normally, patches are switched using Program Change messages. However, if Program Changes alone are used, you’ll only be able to select up to a maximum of 128 different patches. Because of this, some devices also employ the Bank Select, [...]

59 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 MIDI Omni Mode When set to MIDI Omni mode, the VG-99 receives messages on all MIDI channels, regardless of the MIDI channel settings. You can use Omni mode whenever you do not need to use specific MIDI channels in controlling the VG-99. 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related Functions” (p. 58) to di[...]

60 Chapter 6 Using MIDI MIDI PC OUT This setting determines whether or not Program Change messages are output when the VG-99’s patches are switched. 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to display Page 5. 3. Set PC OUT ON/OFF with [F1] or the F1 knob. When outp[...]

61 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Setting the TX PC MAP To set Program Change messages to be transmitted with individual patches, make the settings described below. Patch parameters are settings made individually for each patch. The Write procedure is required to save changes in the settings. 1. Select the patch to which you want to assign the pred[...]

62 Chapter 6 Using MIDI The table below shows the correspondence between the factory default Program change Map and the Program Change messages received when RX PC MAP is set to FIX. * When setting “OMNI MODE” (p. 170) to OFF, be sure to match “MIDI CH (MIDI Channel)” (p. 170) to the external MIDI device’s transmit channel beforehand. Set[...]

63 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 When Transmitting Data to Another VG-99 Connect the devices as shown below, then match the Device IDs for the transmitting and receiving devices. 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to display Page 8. 3. Use [F2] (SEL) or [F3] ([...]

64 Chapter 6 Using MIDI 1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. Use [F6] (SELECT) or the F6 knob to select the synchronizing signal. This specifies the setting to be stored as the SYNC CLOCK setting. • INTERNAL The VG-99 operates independently. ?[...]

65 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Selecting the Controller Used to Control the Hold Function (HOLD CTL) 1. Press [GUITAR TO MIDI]. The GUITAR TO MIDI screen appears. 2. Press [F5] (SYSTEM). 3. Use [F1] (SELECT) or the F1 knob to select the controller you want to set. Controllers to which HOLD CTL is assigned are enabled simultaneously with paramete[...]

66 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (BASIC CH) This sets the MIDI channel used for output of string performance data from the VG-99. Set the MIDI channels according to the POLY/MONO mode as shown below. • When set to POLY mode The performance data for all of the strings is transmitted over the basic channel. • When set to [...]

67 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Patch parameters are settings made individually for each patch. The Write procedure is required to save changes in the settings. Carry out the Write procedure as needed. Setting the Transmission Mode (MODE) 1. Press [GUITAR TO MIDI]. The GTR TO MIDI screen appears. 2. Press [F3] (PATCH). 3. Press PAGE [ ] to displa[...]

68 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Adjusting the Feel Produced in Playing the Guitar (PLAY FEEL) This selects the response of the synth sound relative to the picking dynamics. Changing this setting depending on the performance style used with the guitar or the tone allows you to express dynamics more naturally. 1. Follow Steps 1–2 in “Setting the Transmis[...]

69 Chapter 6 Using MIDI Chapter 6 Selecting How the Hold Functions (HOLD TYPE) This selects the Hold function type when the controller set with the HOLD CTL parameter (p. 65) is adjusted. 1. Follow Steps 1–2 in “Setting the Transmission Mode (MODE)” (p. 67) to display the GTR TO MIDI screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1. 3. Use [F1] (S[...]

70 Chapter 6 Using MIDI The MIDI channel over which the messages are output in POLY mode is only the basic channel. In MONO mode, the messages are output over the six channels spanning from the basic channel up to the channel numbered five above the basic channel. Outputting Program Change Messages Simultaneously When Switching Patches (PC) This se[...]

71 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB By using USB with the VG-99, you’ll be able to exchange digital audio signals and MIDI messages with your computer. Installing and Setting the USB Driver Use of the VG-99’s USB functionality requires that the USB driver first be installed on the computer. The dedicated VG-99[...]

72 Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB About the Included Software In addition to the USB drivers, the included “VG-99 Software CD- ROM” also contains special software that can be used when the VG- 99 is connected with a computer. The CD-ROM contains different versions for use with Windows and Macintosh operating systems. [...]

73 Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB Chapter 7 The following section describes the VG-99’s USB-related functions. Make these settings in accordance with how you plan to use the VG- 99. 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 2. 3. Press [F2] (USB). 4. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 1. 5. Change the setting’s val[...]

74 Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 3. Press [F2] (USB). 4. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 2. 5. Change the setting’s value with [F2] (SELECT), [F3] (OFF/ON) or the F2, F3 knobs. For more information on signal paths set by the Direct Monitor parameter settings, refer[...]

75 Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB Chapter 7 In the computer application, set the audio input port to the VG-99. You can freely set the point at which signals are sent to the computer with “USB OUT” (p. 73) For example, by selecting COSM GTR A or COSM GTR B, you can listen to the performance with the effects applied, w[...]

76 Chapter 8 Other Functions The sensitivity of the D Beam controller can vary depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the controller and the object (e.g., hand, guitar neck) used to operate it. Perform this adjustment so you can control the tone in the intended range. 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 3. Press [[...]

77 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 You can disable the D Beam controller for the entire device. If you are using the VG-99 rack-mounted or otherwise not using the D Beam controller, we recommend disabling the D Beam controller by setting D BEAM DISAB to OFF. 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 3. Press [F5] (CALIB). 4. Pre[...]

78 Chapter 8 Other Functions 4. To turn off the D Beam controller, press the button you pressed in Step 1 again so the indicator goes off. While the ribbon controller has been adjusted at the factory for optimum performance, the responsive range may vary with the width of the finger used to activate the controller. If this occurs, use the procedure[...]

79 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 The ribbon controller allows you to change sounds by “scratching” or tracing your finger along the ribbon. You can apply various effects to the sound by changing the functions assigned to this controller. 1. Press the RIBBON CONTROLLER [PITCH], [FILTER], or [ASSIGNABLE] button to switch on the ribbon contr[...]

80 Chapter 8 Other Functions pedal, MIDI device, or any of a variety of other controllers. You can press the D BEAM or RIBBON CONTROLLER [PITCH] button to use T-ARM, which changes the pitch of the COSM guitar like a tremolo arm. 1. Press [CONTROL ASSIGN] 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2 for the D Beam, or Page 3 for the ribbon controller. 3. P[...]

81 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 You can press the D BEAM or RIBBON CONTROLLER [FILTER] button to apply the FILTER effect and add nuance to the tone in Channel A or B, or both channels. 1. Press [CONTROL ASSIGN] 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2 for the D Beam, or Page 3 for the ribbon controller. 3. Press [F2] (FILTER). 4. Press PAGE [ ][...]

82 Chapter 8 Other Functions You can assign parameters to the F1–F6 knobs to control the parameters as you play. Additionally, you can check (display) the assigned parameters by pressing [F1]–[F6]. 1. Press [CONTROL ASSIGN] 2. Press PAGE [ ] to go to the last page. 3. Press [F6] (F1–F6) to enter the DIRECT EDIT screen. The DIRECT EDIT screen [...]

83 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 Displayed screen Controller PITCH D BEAM T-ARM/ D BEAM FREEZE Control of TREMOLO ARM/ FREEZE with the D Beam control- ler FILTER D BEAM FILTER Control of FILTER with the D Beam controller DBM V D BEAM V D Beam controller vertical sensor DBM H D BEAM H D Beam controller horizontal sen- sor Displayed screen Cont[...]

84 Chapter 8 Other Functions 3. Select the function you want to assign with PAGE [ ] [ ], [F1]–[F6], and the F1–F6 knobs. You can assign two different functions to one controller. For example, you can assign separate functions to the GK VOL (1) and GK VOL (2) displayed in the screen. For more on PITCH and FILTER of the D BEAM controller, refer [...]

85 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 F4: MODE (GK S1, S2 only) This specifies how the switches function. * Combinations of the actions below are possible. S1: DEC / S2: INC S1: INC / S2: DEC S1: MIN / S2: MAX S1: MAX / S2: MIN F5: RANGE LOW (only when an expression pedal or other controller that changes values in a continuous, non-discrete way is[...]

86 Chapter 8 Other Functions 4. If you want to save the edited settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 38). * If you do not want to save, press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. You can assign your favorite patches to the [DIRECT PATCH 1] – [DIRECT PATCH 5] buttons, then call up these patches just by pressing the buttons. 1. Press [SYSTEM]. [...]

87 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 1. Confirm that the Play screen is displayed. 2. Press [WRITE]. The PATCH WRITE screen appears. “WRITE TO” is displayed, and the write-destination patch number and name are indicated. 3. Use the PATCH/VALUE dial to select the copy- destination patch. 4. Press [WRITE] again. The message “NOW WRITING...”[...]

88 Chapter 8 Other Functions You can set user patches to their initial conditions, with all effects switched off. This is convenient when you want to create a patch from scratch. * You cannot initialize preset patches. 1. Confirm that the Play screen for a user patch is displayed. 2. Press [WRITE]. 3. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 3. The PATCH INITI[...]

89 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 You can copy and reuse portions of patch parameters (such as COSM amps, effects, and other modules). 1. Go to the settings screen for the parameters whose settings you want to copy. 2. Press PAGE [ ] several times to go to the last page. 3. Use [F1] (SELECT) or the F1 knob to select MODULE COPY. The MODULE COP[...]

90 Chapter 8 Other Functions The VG-99 includes a function that allows you to categorize patches into a number of different groups. This is called the CATEGORY function. Specifying the category for each patch makes searching for patches more convenient. The CATEGORY function also features ten user categories you can name however you like. 1. Confir[...]

91 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 1. Confirm that the Play screen is displayed. 2. Press [SYSTEM]. 3. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 4. Press [F4] (CATGRY). The Category Name settings screen appears. 5. Use [F6] or the F6 knob to select User Category with the name you want to change. 6. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the positio[...]

92 Chapter 8 Other Functions Here is an example using the compressor effect. 1. Press [FX]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 1. 3. Press [F1] (COMP). 4. Press PAGE [ ] to display the last page (in this case, Page 3). 5. Use [F1] (SELECT) or the F1 knob to select FAVORITE. The Favorite Settings selection screen appears. 6. Use [F2] (SELECT) or the F2[...]

93 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 There are two methods you can use to save changed tones. Saving to Patches 1. Press [WRITE]. The PATCH WRITE screen appears. 2. Use the PATCH/VALUE dial to select the save- destination patch. 3. Press [WRITE]. “NOW WRITING...” is displayed as the patch is being saved, and then the Play screen returns to th[...]

94 Chapter 8 Other Functions When storing Favorite Settings, you can also give the settings names. Carry out the following procedure in Step 2 of “Saving to the Favorite Settings” (p. 93). 1. Press [F5] (NAME). The Name edit screen appears. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the position with the character you want to enter. 3. Select [...]

95 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 9. You can scroll through the list using [F3] and [F4] or the F3 and F4 knobs. 10. Press [F5] (EXIT). The list disappears from the screen. 11. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play screen. The VG-99 features a function called Internal Pedal system. This function assigns specified parameters to a vir[...]

96 Chapter 8 Other Functions The VG-99 features the V-LINK function. With the VG-99 connected to another V-LINK compatible device, you can use your guitar performance to control playback of video images. V-LINK is a function that synchronizes the performance of music and video. Connecting V-LINK compatible devices to each other via MIDI makes it si[...]

97 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2. 3. Press [F3] (V-LINK). The V-LINK screen appears. 4. Press [F1] (CLIP). The PATCH/CLIP screen appears. 5. Use [F1] and [F2] or the F1 or F2 knobs to set the palette and clip for V-LINK Channel A; set the palette and clip for V-LINK Channel B with [F4] [...]

98 Chapter 8 Other Functions You can use the VG-99 while attached to a PDS-10 stand (optional). 1. Turn the VG-99 over and remove the screws from the bottom panel. 2. Attach the mounting plate as shown in the figure, using the screws removed in Step 1 or the knob nuts included with the kit. 3. Attach the VG-99 to the stand. For instructions on how [...]

99 Chapter 8 Other Functions Chapter 8 By employing the separately available RAD-99 rack mount adaptor, you can use the VG-99 in a rack-mounted configuration. 1. Turn the VG-99 over and remove the screws from the bottom panel. 2. Attach the RAD-99 as shown in the figure, using the screws removed in Step 1 or the knob nuts included with the kit. 3. [...]

100 Chapter 8 Other Functions 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 3. 3. Press [F1] (F.RST). 4. Select the parameters you want to restore to the original factory condition. 5. Press [F6] (EXEC). 6. To execute Factory Reset, press [WRITE]. * To cancel Factory Reset, press [EXIT]. When Factory Reset is completed, the Play screen retur[...]

101 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide In this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the VG-99’s parameters used to control them. By making settings for the various elements that make up the tone of a guitar, you can create a wide variety of sounds. You can set actual guitar parameters, such as pickup, body, and the pitch of e[...]

102 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR AC (Acoustic Guitar) (p. 105) Parameter/ Range Explanation STEEL (Steel String Guitar) This is the sound of steel strings. NYLON (Nylon String Guitar) This is the sound of nylon strings. SITAR This is the sound of a Coral electric sitar. The settings adjust the sitar’s characteristic buzzing sound and to[...]

103 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 E.GTR (Electric Guitar) Setting the parameter of electric guitar. CLA-ST/MOD-ST TE/LP/P90/RICK/335/L4 LIPS VARI Parameter/ Range Explanation PU SEL (Pickup Select) REAR Use the rear pickup. R+C Use both center and rear pickups. CENTER Use the center pickup. C+F Use both front and center pickups. [...]

104 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR E. GTR Common Parameters Besides the other COSM E.GTR parameters, the VG-99 also includes the following shared parameters. Parameter/ Range Explanation ANGLE -315–+315mm This simulates the angle of the pickup rela- tive to the strings. The setting indicates the distance from the POS setting that the sixt[...]

105 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 AC (Acoustic Guitar) Setting the parameter of acoustic guitar. STEEL Parameter/ Range Explanation MIX LEVEL COSM GUITAR 0–100 Specifies the level of the COSM GUITAR. NORMAL PU (Normal Pickup) 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the normal pickup. Parameter/ Range Explanation NS (Noise Suppressor) Thi[...]

106 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR NYLON SITAR BANJO Parameter/ Range Explanation BODY 0–100 Adjusts the body resonation. Raising the val- ue produces more of a sense of the guitar body in the sound. Lower the value in condi- tions where feedback is prone to occur. * The body resonance is monophonic. This means that if this Body parameter[...]

107 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 RESO VARI Parameter/ Range Explanation SUSTAIN You can specify how the resulting volume will be affected by chang- es (loud/soft dynamics) in the guitar string vibrations that are input. 0–100 Adjusts the range (time) over which low- level signals are boosted. Larger values will result in longe[...]

108 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR AC Common Parameters Besides the other COSM AC parameters, the VG-99 also includes the following shared parameters. Parameter/ Range Explanation EQ (Equalizer) A four-band equalizer with high and low ranges is provided. The sound processed by the effect can be boosted by frequency range be- fore it is outp[...]

109 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 BASS (Bass Guitar) Setting the parameter of bass guitar. JB PB BASS Common Parameters Besides the other COSM BASS parameters, the VG-99 also includes the following shared parameters. Parameter/ Range Explanation REAR VOL (Rear Volume) 0–100 Sets the volume of the rear pickup. With a setting of [...]

110 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR SYNTH (Synthesizer) Setting the parameter of synthesizer sound. GR-300 Parameter/ Range Explanation MIX LEVEL COSM GUITAR 0–100 Specifies the level of the COSM GUITAR. NORMAL PU (Normal Pickup) 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the normal pickup. Parameter/ Range Explanation NS (Noise Suppressor) This effect[...]

111 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 * With the GR-300 selected as the COSM guitar, expression of sounds may become unstable when the Alternate Tuning 12STR is set to ON or when pitches are shifted excessively. SENS ( Sensitivity) 0–100 Adjusts the input sensitivity for the enve- lope modulation function. As the value is raised, t[...]

112 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR BOWED/PIPE DUAL Parameter/ Range Explanation FILTER CUTOFF 0–100 Adjusts the cutoff frequency, setting the brightness (hardness) of the sound. The sound gets brighter (harder) as the value is raised. FILTER RESO (Filter Resonance) 0–100 Adjusts the resonance (distinctiveness of the sound). As the value[...]

113 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 FILTER BASS SOLO Parameter/ Range Explanation FILTER CUTOFF 0–100 Adjusts the cutoff frequency, setting the brightness (hardness) of the sound. The sound gets brighter (harder) as the value is raised. FILTER RESO (Filter Resonance) 0–100 Adjusts the resonance (distinctiveness of the sound). A[...]

114 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR PWM CRYSTL ORGAN BRASS Parameter/ Range Explanation FILTER CUTOFF 0–100 Adjusts the cutoff frequency, setting the brightness (hardness) of the sound. The sound gets brighter (harder) as the value is raised. FILTER RESO (Filter Resonance) 0–100 Adjusts the resonance (distinctiveness of the sound). As th[...]

115 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 WAVE SYNTH Common Parameters Besides the other COSM SYNTH parameters, the VG-99 also includes the following shared parameters. . Parameter/ Range Explanation WAVE SHAPE Selects the wave type on which the synth sound is based. SAW Creates a synth sound with a sawtooth waveform. SQUARE Creates a sy[...]

116 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM GUITAR With the Alternate Tuning function, you can convert the pitch of each individual string of a COSM guitar, without changing the guitar’s actual tuning. Alternate Tuning includes the five following functions. • TUNING • BEND • 12-STRING • DETUNE • HARMONY You can use all of these functions simult[...]

117 COSM GUITAR Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 Creating Harmony Scales (User Scale) When HARMO is set to any value from -2oct to +2oct, and the harmony does not sound the way you intend, use a User scale. You can set the corresponding pitches to be output for each input pitch. 1. Set HARMO to USER in the Harmony screen. 2. Press PAGE [ ] to d[...]

118 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide POLY POLY COMP (Poly Compressor) The compressor is an effect that attenuates loud input levels and boosts soft input levels, thus evening out the volume to create sustain without distortion. POLY DIST (Poly Distortion) You can individually distort the sound of each string to get a sound that can be played chordally wi[...]

119 POLY FX (Poly Effect) Chapter 9 Chapter 9 POLY OCTAVE (Poly Octave) This supports playing technique related to octaves. * When 12STR (p. 116) in ALTERNATE TUNING is switched on, noise may occur in the octave sound. POLY SG (Poly Slow Gear) This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Parameter/ Range Explanation -1OCTAVE LEVEL[...]

120 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) COMP (Compressor) This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal. You can switch it to a limiter to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent distortion. OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. It provides 30 t[...]

121 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 *1 Setting available when TYPE is set to CUSTOM. OCT FUZZ This models an ACETONE FUZZ. MUFF FUZZ This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π . CUSTOM Custom OD/DS DRIVE 0–120 Adjusts the depth of distortion. BOTTOM -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning this to the lef[...]

122 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) WAH You can control the wah effect in real time by adjusting the EXP pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL jack or FC-300 EXP pedal. *1 Setting available when TYPE is set to CUSTOM. Parameter/ Range Explanation WAH SW OFF, ON Turns the WAH effect on/off. TYPE Selects the type of wah. CRY WAH This models the so[...]

123 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 EQ (Equalizer) This adjusts the tone as a sub equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. DELAY This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or for creating special effects. Parameter/ Range Explanation EQ SW (Equalizer S[...]

124 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) DELAY Common Parameters PAN DUAL-S, DUAL-P, DUAL-L/R MOD (Modulate) This delay adds a pleasant wavering effect to the sound. HOLD Up to 2.8 seconds of performance content is recorded, then played back repeatedly. You can also layer this as you perform some- thing else, then record these together (over- du[...]

125 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 WARP MOD * Recording and playback of performances and other operations are carried out with pedals while Hold is in effect. Connect external pedals (footswitches) or an FC-300. 1. Referring to “Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to Control the Sounds (CONTROL ASSIGN)” (p. 82), assign the f[...]

126 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) CHORUS In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. Parameter/ Range Explanation CHORUS SW OFF, ON Turns the CHORUS effect on/off. CHORUS MODE Selection for the chorus mode. MONO This chorus effect out[...]

127 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 MOD1, MOD2 With MOD1 and MOD2, you can select the effect to be used from the following. You can select the same effect for FX-1 and FX-2. PHASER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. MOD TYPE MOD1 MOD2 Common PH[...]

128 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) FLANGER The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. TREML (Tremolo) Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. PAN With the volume level of the left and right sides alternately changing, when playing sound in stereo, you can get an effect that makes th[...]

129 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 T.WAH (Touch Wah) You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the guitar level. AUTO WAH This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, providing an automatic wah effect. OCTAVE This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound. * Because of the need to analy[...]

130 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) PITCH SHIFT (Pitch Shifter) This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves. *1 With VOICE set to 2MONO or 2ST, you can select two sounds. HARMONIST Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the guitar input, [...]

131 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 *1 HARM1 and HARM2 are set individually. *2 VOICE1 INTERVAL (VOICE2 INTERVAL) is enabled when HARM1 (HARM2) is set to USER. When HARM is set to any value from -2oct to +2oct, and the harmony does not sound the way you intend, use a User scale. You can set the corresponding pitches to be output f[...]

132 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) PEDAL BEND This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. “Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300” (p. 52) 2x2 CHORUS Frequency band division is employed to produce[...]

133 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 ROTARY This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. UNI-V This models the sound of the Uni-vibe. Although the same type of effect as a phaser, its characteristic feature is a unique twisting effect, which you can’t get from an ordinary phaser. VIB (Vibrato) This effect creates v[...]

134 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) SLICER This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. HUMANIZER This can create human vowel-like sounds. *1 Setting available with MODE set to PICK or AUTO. *2 Setting available with MODE set to PICK. *3 Setting available with MODE set to AUT[...]

135 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 SLOW GEAR This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). DEFRET This simulates a fretless guitar. FEEDBACKER This allows you to use feedback playing techniques. * Note that the notes you want to apply feedback to must be played singly and cleanly. * You can use the footswitch to [...]

136 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) RING MOD (Ring Modulator) This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. ANTI FB (Anti-feedback) This prevents the acoustic feedback that can be produced by the body resonances of a g[...]

137 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 LIMITR (Limiter) The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. SUB EQ (Sub Equalizer) This adjusts the tone as a sub equalizer. A parametric type is adopted for the high-middle and low-middle range. Parameter/ Range Explanation TYPE Selects the limiter type. BOSS LIMITR This se[...]

138 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide FX (Effects) SUB DELAY (Sub Delay) This is a delay with the maximum delay time of 400 ms. This effect is useful for making the sound fatter. NS (Noise Suppressor) This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of the guitar sound (t[...]

139 FX (Effects) Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 FV (Foot Volume) This is a volume control effect. Normally, this is controlled with the expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL jack or the FC-300’s EXP pedal. * When making the settings determining each pedal’s foot volume operations, refer to “Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to [...]

140 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM AMP COSM technology simulates different preamp characteristics, speaker sizes, and cabinet shapes. * You can make separate settings for Channel A and Channel B. Preamp Type List COSM AMP Parameter/ Range Explanation COSM AMP SW (COSM AMP Switch) OFF, ON Turns the COSM AMP effect on/off. PREAMP TYPE refer to Pream[...]

141 COSM AMP Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 JC CLEAN / TW CLEAN / CRUNCH / COMBO / BG LEAD / MS STACK / R-FIRE / T-AMP / HI-GAIN / METAL *1 The BRIGHT parameter setting is only partially available with some JC CLEAN, CRUNCH, or BASS AMP settings in PREAMP TYPE. Type Explanation METAL (p. 141) 5150 DRIVE This models the lead channel of a Peave[...]

142 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM AMP *1 Setting available when SP TYPE is set to CUSTOM. Parameter/ Range Explanation SP TYPE (Speaker Type) Select the speaker type. OFF This turns off the speaker simulator. ORIG This is the built-in speaker of the amp you selected with PREAMP TYPE. 1x8” This is a compact open-back speaker cabinet with one 8-i[...]

143 COSM AMP Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 CUSTOM *1 The BRIGHT parameter setting is only partially available with some JC CLEAN, CRUNCH, or BASS AMP settings in PREAMP TYPE. Parameter/ Range Explanation CUSTOM TYPE Selects the basic type of preamp. JC CLEAN This is the sound of the Roland JC-120. TW CLEAN This models a Fender Twin Reverb. C[...]

144 Chapter 9 Parameters Guide COSM AMP *1 Setting available when SP TYPE is set to CUSTOM. BASS AMP VINTAGE Parameter/ Range Explanation MIC TYPE This setting selects the simulated mic type. DYN57 This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57. General dynamic mic used for instruments and vocals. Optimal for use in miking guitar amps. DYN421 This is the sou[...]

145 COSM AMP Chapter 9 Parameters Guide Chapter 9 BASS AMP MODERN Parameter/ Range Explanation GAIN 0–100 Adjusts the distortion of the amp. BASS -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. MIDDLE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone for the middle frequency range. MIDDLE FREQ (Middle Frequency) 220Hz, 800Hz, 3.0kHz This control adjusts the cen[...]

146 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MIXER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MIXER This mixes the signals in Channel A and Channel B. MIXER A, B (MIXER CHANNEL A, B) PATCH LEVEL TOTAL EQ This adjusts the tone of the mixed signals from Channel A and Channel B. Parametric EQ is used for the low-middle and high-middle frequency ranges. MIXER Parameter/ Range Explana[...]

147 MIXER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 OUTPUT This setting determines which signals are output at each output and the level at which they are output. * The parameters enabled (MAIN OUT, MAIN LEVEL, SUB OUT, SUB LEVEL, D OUT, D OUT LEVEL) change according to the settings in “OUTPUT MODE” (p. 172) in the SYSTEM screen. When disabled, the v[...]

148 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MIXER DELAY/REVERB You can apply delay and reverb jointly to Channel A and Channel B. DELAY REVERB 700 Hz–11 kHz, FLAT Parameter/ Range Explanation DELAY SW OFF, ON Turns the DELAY effect on/off. TIME 1–1800 ms, BPM –BPM This determines the delay time. When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set acco[...]

149 MIXER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 DYNAMIC This function allows you use your picking dynamics to control the volume of the mix of the two channels. The volume and balance of the channels change according to the dynamics each time you pick the strings. You can set the point at which the volume changes in the settings screen as you check t[...]

150 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER CONTROL ASSIGN Adjust these settings if you would like to use a pedal connected to the VG-99, or an external MIDI device (control source) to control parameters as you play. You can set two parameters as targets to each control source. * Turn on the COSM guitar, COSM amp, and effect that contains the parameter yo[...]

151 MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 PITCH PANEL CTL1/CTL2 (Control Button 1/2) Parameter/ Range Explanation SW (Switch) OFF, ON This setting switches CONTROL button on and off. TARGET PARAMETER This selects the parameter to be changed. Refer to “TARGET PARAMETER” (p. 157). MIN (Minimum) This sets the minimum value for the range in wh[...]

152 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER FILTER This passes only portions of the sound’s frequency ranges, giving the sound a unique tone. You can add different types of expression to the sound by changing the frequencies (pitches) that are passed. ASSIGNABLE Parameter/ Range Explanation FREEZE CH (Freeze Channel) This selects the channel to which th[...]

153 MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 PITCH FILTER This passes only portions of the sound’s frequency ranges, giving the sound a unique tone. You can add different types of expression to the sound by changing the frequencies (pitches) that are passed. ASSIGNABLE RIBBON Parameter/ Range Explanation T-ARM CH (T-ARM Channel) This selects th[...]

154 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER EXP PEDAL (Expression Pedal) Parameter/ Range Explanation SW (Switch) OFF, ON This setting determines whether control us- ing an expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL jack is switched on or off. TARGET PARAMETER This selects the parameter to be changed. Refer to “TARGET PARAMETER” (p. 157). MIN (Minimu[...]

155 MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 The controllers (sources) controlling targets when a FC-300 is connected are shown below. *1 The types of parameters that can be set are the same as those described in “EXP PEDAL (Expression Pedal)” (p. 154). *2 The types of parameters that can be set are the same as those described in “CTL3, CTL[...]

156 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER *1 The TRIGGR, TIME, and CURVE parameters are enabled when the SOURCE parameter is set to INT PEDAL. *2 The RATE and FORM parameters are enabled when the SOURCE parameter is set to WAVE PEDAL. *3 The INPUT SENS parameter is enabled when the SOURCE parameter is set to INPUT LEVEL. Parameter/ Range Explanation MAX[...]

157 MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 TARGET PARAMETER Parameter (F4) Parameter (F5) Parameter (F6) KEY/BPM/ AMPCTL - KEY BPM BPM TAP FC AMP CTL1 FC AMP CTL2 V-LINK SW D BEAM SELECT PITCH TYPE T-ARM SW CONTROL T-ARM CH TYPE T-ARM (S/B/F) DOWN MIN DOWN MAX T-ARM (TRANS) DOWN MIN DOWN MAX FREEZE SW FREEZE CH FREEZE (A) FREEZE (B) ATTACK REL [...]

158 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER [A] COSM GTR/ [B] COSM GTR AC RESO SUSTAIN RESO TONE LEVEL AC VARI BODY TYPE SIZE RESO ATTACK BODY LOW CUT LEVEL PU TYPE PU TONE PU LEVEL BASS BASS TYPE REAR VOL FRONT VOL (MASTER) VOL TONE SYNTH TYPE - SYNTH GR-300 MODE LEVEL COMP CUTOFF FREQ RESO ENV MOD SW SENS ATTACK PITCH A FINE A PITCH SW PITCH B FINE B DU[...]

159 MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 [A] COSM GTR/ [B] COSM GTR EQ EQ SW LOW GAIN HIGH GAIN LOW MID FREQ LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN HIGH MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN TOTAL GAIN STRING PAN 1st–6th STRING LEVEL 1st–6th MIX LEVEL COSM GUITAR NORMAL PU NS SW THRSH REL POLY FX COMMON POLY FX SW TYPE POLY FX CH POLY COMP COMP TYPE SUSTAIN [...]

160 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER [A] FX/[B] FX DELAY (HOLD) REC STOP CHORUS CHORUS SW CHORUS MODE RATE DEPTH PREDELAY LOW CUT HIGH CUT EFFECT LEVEL REVERB REVERB SW TYPE REVERB TIME PREDELAY LOW CUT HIGH CUT DENS EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL MOD1/MOD2 MOD SW MOD TYPE MOD1 PHASER/ MOD2 PHASER TYPE RATE DEPTH MANUAL RESO STEP RATE EFFECT LEVEL DIREC[...]

161 MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 [A] FX/[B] FX MOD1 SLICER/ MOD2 SLICER PATTERN RATE TRIG SENS MOD1 HUMANIZER/ MOD2 HUMANIZER MODE VOWEL1, 2 SENS RATE DEPTH MANUAL LEVEL MOD1 SLOW GEAR/ MOD2 SLOW GEAR SENS RISE TIME MOD1 DEFRETTER/ MOD2 DEFRETTER TONE SENS ATTACK DEPTH RESO EFFECT LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL MOD1 FEEDBACK/ MOD2 FEEDBACK MODE R[...]

162 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide MASTER [A] COSM AMP/ [B] COSM AMP BASS AMP GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LEVEL BRIGHT MIDDLE FREQ RESPONSE ENHANCER BASS AMP SP SP TYPE MIC POS MIC LEVEL DIRECT LEVEL DELAY/REVERB DELAY DELAY SW TIME FEEDBACK HIGH CUT LEVEL REVERB REVERB SW TYPE TIME PREDELAY LOW CUT HIGH CUT DENS LEVEL DYNAMIC DYNA SW TYPE LOWER RNG UPPER R[...]

163 MASTER Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 NAME/KEY/BPM PATCH NAME CATEGORY KEY BPM AMP CONTROL TX PC (Transmit Program Change) PATCH LEVEL Parameter/ Range Explanation PATCH NAME This sets the Patch name. INSERT Insert a space at the cursor location. DELETE Delete a character. The characters that fol- low get shifted to the left. SPACE Input a[...]

164 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide GUITAR TO MIDI PATCH These parameters are set for each individual patch with the GUITAR TO MIDI function. GUITAR TO MIDI Parameter/ Range Explanation GTR TO MIDI OFF, ON This switches the GUITAR TO MIDI func- tion on and off. Setting this to OFF prevents output of all GUITAR TO MIDI-related MIDI messages. Parameter/ Ra[...]

165 GUITAR TO MIDI Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 SYSTEM These parameters are applied to the entire VG-99 in the GUITAR TO MIDI function. Parameter/ Range Explanation CC (Control Change) You can output the actions of the controllers specified with SRC as Control Change messages. You can make two types of settings, 1 and 2. SRC (Source) GK VOL [...]

166 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM LCD CONTRAST DIRECT PATCH GK SETTING SYSTEM Parameter/ Range Explanation CONTRAST 1–50 Setting up the VG-99 in certain positions may make the display difficult to read. If this occurs, adjust the display contrast (legi- bility). Parameter/ Range Explanation DIRECT PATCH DIR.PATCH 1–5 This sets the desired [D[...]

167 SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 CONTROL ASSIGN Parameter/ Range Explanation GK PU TYPE (GK Pickup Type) GK-3 Specifies the GK-3. GK-2A Specifies the GK-2A. PIEZO Specifies a piezo pickup. GUITAR SCALE 620–660mm, ST (648mm), LP (628mm) This sets the scale length for your guitar. GK PU PHASE (GK Pickup Phase) This sets the phase for [...]

168 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Separate Controllers CTL1-4, FC-300 EXP SW1/EXP SW2, FC-300 CTL1, 2, 4, 6, 8 FC-300 EXP3/CTL3, EXP4/CTL5, EXP5/CTL7 GK S1, S2 GK VOL, EXP PEDAL, FC-300 EXP1/EXP2 Parameter Explanation Parameters for which ✔ is indicated can be assigned to the control- lers shown here. OFF No [...]

169 SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 FC-300 PATCH LEVEL DEC Decreases the patch level. ✔ ✔ AB BALANCE toB Increases the volume level in Channel B in the balance be- tween Channel A and Channel B. ✔ ✔ AB BALANCE toA Increases the volume level in Channel A in the balance be- tween Channel A and Channel B. ✔ ✔ FC-300 AMP CTL 1 Sw[...]

170 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM MIDI Parameter/ Range Explanation MIDI CH (MIDI Channel) 1–16ch This sets the channel used for transmitting and receiving MIDI messages. When controlling another synthesizer sound module using the GUITAR TO MIDI function, also refer to “GUITAR TO MIDI” (p. 164). OMNI MODE OFF, ON When MIDI OMNI MODE is set[...]

171 SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 Parameter/ Range Explanation PC (Program Change) PC OUT (Program Change Out) OFF, ON This setting determines whether or not Pro- gram Change messages are output when the VG-99’s patches are switched. Program Change messages are output when this is set to ON. TX PC MAP (TX Program Change Map) This set[...]

172 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM OUTPUT * The parameters enabled (MAIN OUT, MAIN LEVEL, SUB OUT, SUB LEVEL, D OUT, D OUT LEVEL) change according to the OUTPUT MODE settings. When they are disabled, the value < > is given. Parameter/ Range Explanation OUTPUT MODE SYSTEM The values set in the SYSTEM parameters MAIN OUT, MAIN LEVEL, SUB OUT,[...]

173 SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 USB Parameter/ Range Explanation USB IN This sets the point at which digital audio signals received via USB (from your computer) are connected within the VG-99. * Unless this is set to OFF, make sure the software is not set to thru for audio signals. * If the USB IN parameter is set to COSM GTR A, COSM[...]

174 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM V-LINK CLIP ASSIGN 1–2 V-LINK PATCH Parameter/ Range Explanation This sets the Program Change messages transmitted when patches are switched. You can set different Program Changes in Channel A and Channel B. The clips (video images) on the receiving device are switched by these Program Change messages. A ch/B [...]

175 SYSTEM Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 *1 You cannot set the MIN or MAX parameters when the TARGET parameter is set to one of the functions below. The MIN parameter is fixed at 0, and the MAX parameter is fixed at 127. • SCRTCH SW • BPM SYNC • CLIP LOOP • AB SW • TAP SW • DUAL STREAM *2 The TRIGGR, TIME, and CURVE parameters are[...]

176 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide SYSTEM MIDI CH (MIDI Channel) • The V-LINK screen’s MIDI CH parameter is a system parameter. • When a V-LINK compatible device is connected to the VG-99, set this parameter so that the V-LINK compatible device’s MIDI channel and the MIDI channel used by the VG-99 are not the same. • The MIDI channels set here[...]

177 GLOBAL Chapter 9 Parameter Guide Chapter 9 EQ MAIN (Equalizer Main), EQ SUB (Equalizer Sub) NS (Noise Suppressor) REVERB GLOBAL Parameter/ Range Explanation MAIN OUTPUT SELECT This selects the type of device to be connected. JC-120 Set this when connecting a Roland JC-120 guitar amp. SMALL AMP Use this setting when connecting a compact guitar a[...]

178 Chapter 9 Parameter Guide TUNER SUB OUT LEVEL MULTI MODE, SINGLE MODE Parameter/ Range Explanation SUB OUT LEVEL 0–200% This controls the global output level from the SUB OUT connectors. It does not affect the settings in each individual patch. To use line level (+4 dBu) as the output level, set this to 100%. TUNER Parameter/ Range Explanatio[...]

179 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive Common System Realtime AUX Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's 0,[...]

180 Chapter 10 Appendices Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive Common System Realtime AUX Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's 0, 32 1 – 31 33 – 63 64 – 95 6, 3[...]

181 Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 V-LINK Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive Common System Realtime AUX Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's True # Song Position [...]

182 Chapter 10 Appendices PALETTE 1–32 (Palette Change) V-LINK Function Transmitted MIDI Message Transmitted Channel CC 0 (Bank Select MSB): 0–31 ch.A / ch.B CC 32 (Bank Select LSB): 0 CLIP 1–32 (Clip Change) Program Change: 0 – 31 ch.A / ch.B COLOR EQ–FG CC 1 (Modulation) ch.A & ch.B COLOR EQ–BG CC 71 (Resonance) ch.A & ch.B Th[...]

183 Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 Signal Flow GUITAR OUT MAIN OUT PHONES SUB OUT DIGITAL OUT GUITAR IN CHAIN A CHAIN B USB Digital Recorder etc. Computer Audio Signal Guitar GK-3 Divided Pick up Headphones Guitar Amp Mixer DIVIDED PU POLYFX CH POLYFX SW D OUT SUB OUT MAIN OUT DIRECT MON MAIN OUT LEVEL NORMAL PU GK CONNCT GUITAR A FX POLY GUITAR [...]

184 Chapter 10 Appendices VG-99: V-Guitar System AD Conversion 24 bits + AF method DA Conversion 24 bits Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories 400: 200 (User) + 200 (Preset) Nominal Input Level GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu Input Impedance GUITAR INPUT: 2.2 M ohms Nominal Output Level MAIN OUT: -10 dBu SUB OUT (XLR): +4 dBu GUITAR OUT: -10 dBu Outpu[...]

185 Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 Dimensions 384.0 (W) x 218.0 (D) x 93.5 (H) mm 15-1/8 (W) x 8-5/8 (D) x 3-11/16 (H) inches * EIA-5U rack mount type: optional rack mount adaptor RAD-99 Weight 2.1 kg / 4 lbs 11 oz (excluding AC Adaptor) Accessories Owner’s Manual GK cable (3 m) USB cable RRC2 cable VG-99 Software CD-ROM AC adaptor (PSB-1U) Kno[...]

186 Chapter 10 Appendices If there has been a mistake in an operation or if the operation is not executed properly, an error message will appear in the display. Please follow the instructions indicated in the message to resolve the issue. “DATA WRITE ERROR” ● Writing to the memory for storage of user data failed. ❍ The unit may be damaged. [...]

187 Chapter 10 Appendices Chapter 10 ❏ Is each effect set correctly? → Use the “Meter function” (p. 34) in [CHAIN] to confirm the output level of each effect. If the meter for any effect is not fluctuating, check the settings for that effect. ❏ Are volume parameters such as GUITAR:VOLUME, FV:LEVEL, and PATCH LEVEL set to the assigned targ[...]

188 Chapter 10 Appendices Unable to save SYSTEM/USB USB IN settings → If the USB IN parameter is set to COSM GTR A, COSM GTR B, or NORMAL PU, then MAIN & SUB will be set the next time the VG-99 is powered up. If you plan to use COSM GTR A, COSM GTR B, or NORMAL PU, remake this setting each time you turn on the power to the VG- 99 (p. 173). Pa[...]

189 Index Symbols -1OCTAVE LEVEL ...................................................... 119 +1OCTAVE LEVEL ..................................................... 119 Numerics 12STR ............................................................................ 117 12-STRING ....................................................... 26, 28, 116 1st–6th .[...]

190 Index CURVE .................................................................. 156, 175 CUSTOM ...................................................... 121–122, 141 CUSTOM SPEAKER ........................................... 142, 144 CUSTOM TYPE ........................................................... 143 CUSTOMIZE ...........................[...]

191 Index FILTER DEPTH ........................................................... 115 FILTER RESO ....................................................... 112–114 FILTER TYPE ............................................................... 115 FINE 1st–6th ................................................................. 117 FINE1 ..............[...]

192 Index LOW GAIN .......... 104, 108–109, 115, 123, 137, 146, 177 LOW LEVEL ................................................................ 132 LOW MID FREQ . 104, 108–109, 115, 123, 137, 146, 177 LOW MID GAIN . 104, 108–109, 115, 123, 137, 146, 177 LOW MID Q ......... 104, 108–109, 115, 123, 137, 146, 177 LOW PREDLY ....................[...]

193 Index INITIALIZE .............................................................. 88 LEVEL ............................................................. 146, 163 NAME ............................................................... 37, 163 Patch ................................................................................ 23 PATCH LEVEL Knob ..[...]

194 Index SENS ...................................... 106, 111, 119, 129, 134–135 SENS 1st–6th ................................................................ 167 Sensitivity for Each String ............................................ 45 SEPARATION .............................................................. 128 SEQ ........................[...]

195 Index VIBRATO .............................................................. 111, 133 V-LINK ............................................................. 11, 96, 174 V-LINK Button .............................................................. 13 V-LINK PATCH .......................................................... 174 V-LINK SYSTEM .........[...]

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