Roland GW-8 manual

* 05120056 - 01 * Owner’s Manual 201a 202 Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3–4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5–6[...]

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. 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 AVIS [...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .......................................................................................................... 003 • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do s[...]

4 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[...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES 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 oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power suppl[...]

6 IMPORTANT NOTES 562 • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable. 563 • Unauthorized duplication, r[...]

7 Main Features The Ideal Workstation for On-Stage Performance High-quality sounds ● The latest sounds generated by a top-level sound generator with 128 voice polyphony ● High-quality localized sounds Three backing functions that assist your stage performances ● High-quality Music Style engine with the latest Styles ❍ Four variations each f[...]

8 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................. 5 Main Features .................................... 7 Panel Descriptions............................ 10 Front Panel ........................................................ 10 Rear Panel ................................................[...]

9 Contents Deleting a Song ................................................. 30 Selecting and Playing a Song ([SONG]) ............... 30 Moving the playback location of a song .......... 30 Performing along with a song ([MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL]) ................ 30 Back Up Song Files ............................................. 30 Other Functions[...]

10 Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1. USB MEMORY connector Connect a USB memory here and use the GW-8 to play back files (songs) that have been stored on USB memory. You can also back up data to USB memory. 2. VOLUME knob This knob controls the volume of the entire GW-8. 3. D BEAM controller Use this controller simply by moving your hand above it (p[...]

11 Panel Descriptions 21. EFFECTS button This button lets you make effect settings (p. 42). 22. WRITE button Press this button to save various types of settings (p. 29, p. 33, p. 41). KEYBOARD section 23. SPLIT button This button selects “Split mode,” whereby the keyboard is divided into two regions, allowing you to play separate sounds with th[...]

12 Panel Descriptions 39. Pitch Bend/Modulation lever You can raise or lower the pitch by moving this lever to the left or right. Push the lever away from yourself to apply modulation (normally vibrato) to the sound (p. 37). Rear Panel 1. LCD CONTRAST knob Adjusts the display’s contrast (p. 16). 2. MIDI OUT/IN connectors Connect MIDI devices to t[...]

13 Introduction What is a Performance? (p. 38) A “Performance” is a group of settings that specifies the Tone and Style, the keyboard mode, and various other parameters. What is a Tone? (p. 20) On the GW-8, each of the sounds you normally play is called a “Tone.” If we use the analogy of an orchestra, a Tone corresponds to an instrument pla[...]

14 Introduction Non-Rewritable memory Preset memory Data in Preset memory cannot be rewritten. However, you can call up settings from preset Performances into the temporary area, modify them and then store the modified data in rewritable memory. USB memory You can back up your settings to USB memory in the following units of data. (p. 49) • Sound[...]

15 Introduction fig.codef.eps The GW-8 is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones. You can record your playing (or a song recorded on the GW- 8) onto an audio recording device. Connect the OUTPUT jacks on the GW-8’s rear[...]

16 Introduction 1. Turn the [LCD CONTRAST] knob on the rear panel. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “Demo Play” then press [ENTER]. 3. Use the cursor buttons to select the song you want to hear then press [ENTER]. Press [PIANO (0)] to play back all of the demo songs. 4. Press [START/STOP] to stop demo playback. 5. Press [EXIT] to retur[...]

17 Introduction Here you can specify whether the sound from the EXT INPUT jack (p. 15) will be used. You can also specify whether the Center Cancel function will be applied to the sound from the EXT INPUT jack. Center Cancel function minimizes the playback volume of the sound that’s heard from the center (e.g., vocal or melody instrument). 1. Pre[...]

18 Introduction The following screen, which appears after you turn on the power, is called the “Main screen.” This screen will be shown most of the time you’re performing with the GW-8. fig.disp-main.eps 1. The number and name of the currently selected Style, or the number and name of the currently selected Song 2. The group, number, and name[...]

19 Keyboard Mode Functions Immediately after you turn on the power, the GW-8 will be in a state where you can use the entire keyboard to play a piano sound. The GW-8’s keyboard can operate in one of the following three modes. If BACKING TYPE [STYLE] is on, the left region of the keyboard (the Lower Part) is used to enter chords (p. 25). Regardles[...]

20 Keyboard Mode Functions The GW-8 contains more than 1000 different Tones. You can use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Single, Split, Dual). In Split mode or Dual mode, you can use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the Tone number of the Upper Tone or Lower Tone, and select a different Tone for each. Using the VALUE dial 1. Press [...]

21 Keyboard Mode Functions If you press FAVORITE [ON/OFF] and [ENTER] simultaneously, the Favorite list for the currently selected bank will appear. As an alternative to the temperament commonly used in Western music, you can adjust the pitch of each note to create temperaments used in other musical cultures or historical periods (e.g., Oriental te[...]

22 Keyboard Mode Functions This setting determines how the volume changes in response to the force used to play the keyboard (Velocity Sensitivity). The velocity —the force with which you play the keyboard— can affect the volume or timbre of a sound. 1. Press [KEY TOUCH] so the button is lit. The Key Touch window will open. 2. Use the cursor bu[...]

23 Keyboard Mode Functions While a Music Style is playing (p. 25), the matching harmony is automatically added to the notes you are playing in the Upper Part. This function is called “Melody Intelligence.” Those automatic harmonies are based on the chords you play in the lower section. The Melody Intelligence function will be on when you turn [[...]

24 Backing Track Functions The GW-8 allows you to use the following three types of musical backing. To switch the backing type, use BACKING TYPE [STYLE], [SONG] and [USB MEMORY PLAYER] . [STYLE] (p. 25) This backing uses the Music Styles. The GW-8 Style function automatically generates a backing with multiple instruments; simply choose one of a var[...]

25 Backing Track Functions 1. Press [STYLE] so the button is lit. At this time, the keyboard Split Point will be set to C4. If you press and hold [SPLIT] (for approximately two seconds), the Split Point setting screen will appear. You can turn the VALUE dial to change the Split Point. When you’re finished, press [EXIT]. 2. Press [START/STOP]; the[...]

26 Backing Track Functions 3. To exit the PERFORM MIXER screen, press [EXIT] or press [PART VIEW] so its light is turned off. Sync Start/Stop (SYNC buttons) If you leave SYNC [START] on (button lit), the accompaniment will start the moment you play a note at the left side of the Split Point (i.e., in the Lower Part area). If you leave SYNC [STOP] o[...]

27 Backing Track Functions Back up User Style (Exporting to USB memory) For details, refer to “Saving User Data to USB Memory (Backup)” (p. 49). When [STYLE] is on, turning [ONE TOUCH] on (button lit) will assign the most suitable Tones for the currently selected Style as the Upper Tone and Lower Tone. This is called the “One Touch” functio[...]

28 Backing Track Functions 5. Press [ ] to stop recording. When you stop recording, the SONG TRACK screen will appear. If you want to continue recording, refer to step 7 and following of “Recording a specified Part (SONG TRACK)” below, or step 3 and following of “Re-recording Your Performance” (p. 28). Press [EXIT] to return to the Main scr[...]

29 Backing Track Functions When you record a Song using a Style, the Style data is recorded in the first measure of the Song. When you play back this Song, playback will begin from measure indication “2.” When you re-record the Song, the ANALOG MODIFY settings other than the MASTER EQ settings (p. 37; Reverb Send, Chorus Send, Attack, Release, [...]

30 Backing Track Functions Song data saved on USB memory can be loaded into the GW-8. SMF data also can be stored into the user Song. For details, refer to “Loading User Data Saved on USB Memory (Import)” (p. 49). Here’s how you can delete the specified Song or all Songs from User Song memory. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “Util[...]

31 Backing Track Functions Playlist : Playlist is a function that lets you create a list of songs in a specified order, and play them back consecutively on the GW-8. You can use the included “Playlist Editor” to create a playlist on your computer. Songlist : The list of songs specified in the playlist is called a Songlist. You can play back SMF[...]

32 Backing Track Functions SONG SELECT Screen In the Main screen, select the SONG icon and press [ENTER] to access the SONG SELECT screen. fig.disp-USBmp-songlist.eps 1. The name of the currently selected playlist 2. Song List Select a song from the list and press [ ] to move the cursor to the icons in the right side of the screen. Select an icon a[...]

33 Backing Track Functions If you modify the content of the playlist, an “*” will be shown before the playlist name. If you want to keep the playlist you changed, execute the Write operation (see the right column). If you select a different playlist without writing your settings, they will revert to their original state. Selecting the playback [...]

34 Performance Functions and Effects The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving your hand over it. It can be used to apply various effects, depending on the function that is assigned to it. On the GW-8, the D Beam controller can be used not only to modify the sounds, but also to control the pitch of a monophonic (solo) synthesizer sound. 1.[...]

35 Performance Functions and Effects Assigning a function to the D Beam controller 1. Press and hold [ASSIGNABLE 1] or [ASSIGNABLE 2]. The D BEAM screen will appear. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select a parameter. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired D Beam function. 4. When you’ve finished making settings, press [EXIT]. The Main screen will appear[...]

36 Performance Functions and Effects If you turn off the power while the D BEAM screen is displayed, the D Beam setting you chose will not be remembered by the GW-8. You must press [EXIT] before you turn off the power. STREAM The sound of running water will continue as long as your hand is positioned above the D Beam. The volume will increase as yo[...]

37 Performance Functions and Effects A performance using a function that produces a sound such as DRUM ROLL can’t be recorded in a Song. The Pitch Bend/Modulation lever located at the left of the keyboard can be used to apply two types of effect to the sound you’re playing in Keyboard mode. Pitch Bend is an effect that lowers the pitch of the s[...]

38 Performance Functions and Effects Adjusting the currently selected Tone Use [SELECT] to choose “EFFECT,” “FILTER,” or “ENVELOPE,” and use the knobs to adjust the Tone settings. The knob settings will apply only to the currently selected Tone. You can connect a separately available foot switch (Boss FS- 5U) or a separately available e[...]

39 Performance Functions and Effects Choosing from the Performance list 1. In the Main screen, use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the Performance number. 2. Press [ENTER]. 3. Use [ ] [ ] to select “Preset” or “User.” You’ll be able to select preset Performances if you choose “Preset,” or user Performances if you choose “Us[...]

40 Performance Functions and Effects You can turn the ANALOG MODIFY knobs to edit the currently selected Tone (including rhythm set Tones). For details on using ANALOG MODIFY, refer to “Modifying the Sound (ANALOG MODIFY)” (p. 37). The Tone settings you edit are stored in the Performance (p. 41). The current Tone is the Tone at whose Tone numbe[...]

41 Performance Functions and Effects Portamento is an effect that smoothly changes the pitch from one note to the next. Vibrato is an effect that uses an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) to cyclically vary the pitch. Here’s how the settings of the current Performance (including the Tone settings you’ve edited) can be saved in the GW-8 as a new Pe[...]

42 Performance Functions and Effects The GW-8 contains built-in reverb, chorus, and multi-effect (MFX) processors. You can choose an effect type for each processor. MFX will apply only to the realtime performance of the part you play by hand (the Upper Part or Lower Part). Be aware that MFX will not apply to recorded song data. 1. Press [EFFECTS]. [...]

43 Using MIDI The GW-8 can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device, which enables the two devices to control each other’s performance. For example, one device can play or switch sounds on the other device. MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard for exchanging [...]

44 Using MIDI MIDI Parameters If you want to use the GW-8 with an external MIDI sequencer, for example to create Styles, proceed as follows. 1. Press [SONG] to put the GW-8 in Song mode. 2. Press [PERFORM] so it’s lit, then use the VALUE dial to select the preset Performance “128: Init Performance.” MFX (p. 42) will apply only to the part tha[...]

45 Using MIDI If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the USB MIDI connector located on the GW-8’s rear panel to the USB connector of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. • Use the GW-8 to play SMF played back by MIDI compatible software. • By transferring MIDI data between the GW-8 and your sequencer[...]

46 System Settings Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the GW-8, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as “system settings.” 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “System” then press [ENTER]. 3. Use [ ] [ ] to select a page, and use [ ] [ ] to select the parameter that you want to edit. For deta[...]

47 System Settings Pedal Assign FILL UP The pedal will trigger a fill-in, and then the next variation will play (e.g., from MAIN “1” to “2”). Once you reach variation “4,” subsequent presses of the pedal will not change the variation any farther. FILL DOWN The pedal will trigger a fill-in, and then the previous variation will play (e.g.[...]

48 System Settings MASTER EQ settings (p. 37) are stored in System settings. Settings cannot be stored for the parameters marked by “*” in the table. When the power is turned on, these parameter will always return to the same value (the default value). System settings that are not stored In addition to the parameters marked by “*” in the ab[...]

49 Using USB Memory You can save GW-8 user data to USB memory (i.e., back up data), or load data from USB memory into the GW-8. Data you’ve downloaded to your computer can also be saved to USB memory and then loaded into the GW-8. Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in-until it is firmly in place. Here’s how to initialize the USB memory[...]

50 Using USB Memory Deleting user data that you loaded To delete User Styles, refer to “Deleting a User Style” (p. 26). To delete User Songs, refer to “Deleting a Song” (p. 30). The folders and files that will be created are as follows. fig.USBmemfolder.eps The folders and files created on USB memory will be visible from your computer. By m[...]

51 About V-LINK Connecting the GW-8 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the GW-8. 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. V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to b[...]

52 About V-LINK * On V-LINK compatible devices such as the Edirol DV-7PR/P- 1, only Note Tx Channel A is used. In motion dive .tokyo Performance Package, the Note Tx Channel corresponds as follows. A: The MIDI channel that controls section A B: The MIDI channel that controls section B C: The MIDI channel that controls the MIDI note plug-in D BEAM B[...]

53 Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the GW-8 does not function as you expect. Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are experiencing. Problem Check/Solution Page Power Does Not Turn On Is the included AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the GW-8? • Do not us[...]

54 Troubleshooting Pitch Is Wrong For some Tones, the pitch in certain ranges may sound different than other Tones. — Could the tuning of the GW-8 be incorrect? • Check the Master Tune setting. p. 46 Could the pitch have been changed by pedal operations or by pitch bend mes- sages received from an external MIDI device? — Notes Are Cut Off If [...]

55 Error Messages If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message will appear. Refer to the explanation for the error message that appears, and take the appropriate action. Message Meaning Action USB Memory Not Ready! USB memory is not connected. Connect USB memory. Read Error! The [...]

56 Effects List The multi-effects feature 78 different kinds of effects. Some of the effects consist of two or more different effects connected in series. Multi-Effects Parameters FILTER (10 types) 01 EQUALIZER P.58 02 SPECTRUM P.58 03 ISOLATOR P.58 04 LOW BOOST P.58 05 SUPER FILTER P.59 06 STEP FILTER P.59 07 ENHANCER P.59 08 AUTO WAH P.60 09 HUMA[...]

57 Effects List Some effect parameters (such as Rate or Delay Time) can be set in terms of a note value. Such parameters have a num/note switch that lets you specify whether you will set the value as a note value or as a numerical value. If you want to set Rate (Delay Time) as a numerical value, set the num/ note switch to “Hz” (“msec”). If[...]

58 Effects List This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). fig.MFX-01 This is a stereo spectrum. Spectrum is a type of filter which modifies the timbre by boosting or cutting the level at specific frequencies. fig.MFX-02 This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you to add a special effect to the sound by cutting [...]

59 Effects List This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically. fig.MFX-05 This is a filter whose cutoff frequency can be modulated in steps. You can specify the pattern by which the cutoff frequency will change. fig.MFX-06 Controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies, adding sparkle and tig[...]

60 Effects List Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. fig.MFX-08 Adds a vowel character to the sound, making it similar to a human voice. fig.MFX-09 Simulates the speaker type and mic settings used to record the speaker sound. fig.MFX-10 Specifications of each Speaker Type The speaker column indicates the diameter of each [...]

61 Effects List A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated. fig.MFX-11 The phaser effect will be varied gradually. fig.MFX-12 Extremely high settings of the phase difference produce a deep phaser effect. fig.MFX-13 11: PHASER Parameter Value Description Mode 4-STAGE, 8-STAGE, 12- STAGE Number of stages in the phaser Manual 0[...]

62 Effects List A phaser that continues raising/lowering the frequency at which the sound is modulated. fig.MFX-14 This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You can also change the modulation frequency in response to changes in the volume of the sound sent into the effect. fig.MFX-15 T[...]

63 Effects List Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. fig.MFX-18a This uses a 16-step sequence to vary the panning of the sound. fig.MFX-19 By applying successive cuts to the sound, this effect turns a conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as a backing phrase. This is especially effective when applied to sustain[...]

64 Effects List The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often used with the electric organs of the past. Since the movement of the high range and low range rotors can be set independently, the unique type of modulation characteristic of these speakers can be simulated quite closely. This effect is most suitable for electric org[...]

65 Effects List This is a stereo flanger. (The LFO has the same phase for left and right.) It produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. A filter is provided so that you can adjust the timbre of the flanged sound. fig.MFX-24 This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed a[...]

66 Effects List This is a chorus effect with added Tremolo (cyclic modulation of volume). fig.MFX-27 This is a multiple chorus that applies two-phase modulation in stereo. It gives no impression of modulation, but produces a transparent chorus effect. fig.MFX-28 This applies a 3D effect to the chorus sound. The chorus sound will be positioned 90 de[...]

67 Effects List This applies a 3D effect to the flanger sound. The flanger sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. fig.MFX-30 This applies a 3D effect to the step flanger sound. The flanger sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. fig.MFX-31 A chorus effect that lets you apply an effect independently to [...]

68 Effects List A flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low- frequency and high-frequency ranges. fig.MFX-33 A step flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low- frequency and high-frequency ranges. fig.MFX-34 33: 2BAND FLANGER Parameter Range Explanation Split Freq 200–8000 Hz Frequency at which the low and[...]

69 Effects List Creates a soft distortion similar to that produced by vacuum tube amplifiers. fig.MFX-35 Produces a more intense distortion than Overdrive. The parameters are the same as for “35: OVERDRIVE.” fig.MFX-36 This is an overdrive that provides heavy distortion. fig.MFX-37 This is a distortion effect that provides heavy distortion. The[...]

70 Effects List Specifications for each Speaker Type The speaker column indicates the diameter of each speaker unit (in inches) and the number of units. Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. fig.MFX-40 Compresses signals that exceed a specified volume level, preventing distortion from occurring. fig.M[...]

71 Effects List This is a stereo delay. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: fig.MFX-43a When Feedback Mode is CROSS: fig.MFX-43b A delay that provides a long delay time. fig.MFX-44 This delay connects two delay units in series. Feedback can be applied independently to each delay unit, allowing you to produce complex delay sounds. fig.MFX-45 43: DELAY Par[...]

72 Effects List Adds modulation to the delayed sound. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: fig.MFX-46a When Feedback Mode is CROSS: fig.MFX-46b Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. fig.MFX-47 This effect has four delays. fig.MFX-48a fig.MFX-48b Stereo location of each delay 46: MODULATION DELAY Parameter Value Description Delay Left 0–13[...]

73 Effects List This effect provides four delays. Each of the Delay Time parameters can be set to a note length based on the selected tempo. You can also set the panning and level of each delay sound. fig.MFX-49 This is a reverse delay that adds a reversed and delayed sound to the input sound. A tap delay is connected immediately after the reverse [...]

74 Effects List This applies a 3D effect to the delay sound. The delay sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. fig.MFX-52 A stereo delay in which the delay time can be varied smoothly. fig.MFX-53 A delay in which the delay time can be varied smoothly, and allowing an extended delay to be produced. fig.MFX-54 52: 3D DELAY Para[...]

75 Effects List A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. fig.MFX-55 In addition to a lo-fi effect, this adds various types of noise such as white noise and disc noise. fig.MFX-56 This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative pur[...]

76 Effects List In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also generates radio noise. fig.MFX-58 fig.MFX-59 Simulates a sound recorded on an analog record and played back on a record player. This effect also simulates the various types of noise that are typical of a record, and even the rotational irregularities of an old turntable. fig.MFX-60 A s[...]

77 Effects List Shifts the pitch of the original sound. This 2-voice pitch shifter has two pitch shifters, and can add two pitch shifted sounds to the original sound. fig.MFX-62 A pitch shifter in which the amount of pitch shift is varied by a 16-step sequence. fig.MFX-63 Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space. fig.MFX-64 62:[...]

78 Effects List This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. fig.MFX-65 fig.MFX-66 fig.MFX-67 fig.MFX-68 65: GATED REVERB Parameter Value Description Type NORMAL, REVERSE, SWEEP1, SWEEP2 Type of reverb NORMAL: conventional gat- ed reverb REVERSE: backwards reverb SWEEP1: the reverberant sound[...]

79 Effects List The parameters are essentially the same as in “66: OVERDRIVE → CHORUS,” with the exception of the following two. Overdrive Drive → Distortion Drive, Overdrive Pan → Distortion Pan fig.MFX-69 The parameters are essentially the same as in “67: OVERDRIVE → FLANGER,” with the exception of the following two. Overdrive Dri[...]

80 Effects List fig.MFX-74 fig.MFX-75 fig.MFX-76 74: ENHANCER → DELAY Parameter Value Description Enhancer Sens 0–127 Sensitivity of the enhancer Enhancer Mix 0–127 Level of the overtones generated by the enhancer Delay Time 0–2600 ms, note Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the delay sound is heard. Delay Feedback -98– +9[...]

81 Effects List fig.MFX-77 On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal allows other strings to resonate in sympathy with the notes you play, creating rich and spacious resonances. This effect simulates these sympathetic resonances. fig.MFX-78 77: CHORUS → FLANGER Parameter Value Description Chorus Pre Delay 0.0–100.0 ms Adjusts the dela[...]

82 Effects List The GW-8’s Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit. These settings allow you to select chorus or delay, and the characteristics of the selected effect type. If you specify the delay time as a note value, slowing down the tempo will not change the delay time beyond a certain length. This is because there is an up[...]

83 Effects List These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics. Reverb Parameters Parameter Value Description Reverb Type 0 (OFF), 1 (REVERB), 2 (SRV ROOM), 3 (SRV HALL), 4 (SRV PLATE), 5 (GM2 REVERB) Type of reverb 0 (OFF): Reverb is not used. 1 (REVERB): Normal reverb 2 (SRV ROOM): This simulates typical ro[...]

84 Tone List No. Name Category MSB LSB PC 1 Rich Grand AC.PIANO 87 64 1 2 88ConcertPno AC.PIANO 87 64 2 3 UltimatGrand AC.PIANO 87 64 3 4 X Pure Grand AC.PIANO 87 64 4 5 So true... AC.PIANO 87 64 5 6 ConcertPiano AC.PIANO 87 64 6 7 Warm Piano AC.PIANO 87 64 7 8 ConcertGrand AC.PIANO 87 64 8 9 Hall Concert AC.PIANO 87 64 9 10 Bright Tune AC.PIANO 87[...]

85 Tone List 155 Mid Pipe Org ORGAN 87 65 27 156 Vodkakordion ACCRDION 87 65 28 157 Squeeze Me! ACCRDION 87 65 29 158 Guinguette ACCRDION 87 65 30 159 HarWonderca HARMONICA 87 65 31 160 BluesHrp V/S HARMONICA 87 65 32 161 Green Bullet HARMONICA 87 65 33 162 SC Brt Nylon AC.GUITAR 87 65 34 163 SoftNyln Gtr AC.GUITAR 87 65 35 164 SC Nylon Gt AC.GUITA[...]

86 Tone List 309 Movie Scene STRINGS 87 66 53 310 Hybrid Str 1 STRINGS 87 66 54 311 Gang Strangs STRINGS 87 66 55 312 Clustered!?! STRINGS 87 66 56 313 Full Strings STRINGS 87 66 57 314 X StrSection STRINGS 87 66 58 315 Oct Strings STRINGS 87 66 59 316 Sahara Str STRINGS 87 66 60 317 Random Mood STRINGS 87 66 61 318 X Hall Str STRINGS 87 66 62 319 [...]

87 Tone List 463 Wire Sync HARD LEAD 87 67 79 464 Epic Lead HARD LEAD 87 67 80 465 Bag Lead HARD LEAD 87 67 81 466 Wezcoast HARD LEAD 87 67 82 467 HyperJupiter HARD LEAD 87 67 83 468 Vintagolizer HARD LEAD 87 67 84 469 C64 Lead HARD LEAD 87 67 85 470 303 NRG HARD LEAD 87 67 86 471 Cell SquLead SOFT LEAD 87 67 87 472 SC Sqr Lead SOFT LEAD 87 67 88 4[...]

88 Tone List 617 Pulsator PULSATING 87 68 105 618 Motion Bass PULSATING 87 68 106 619 Sine Magic PULSATING 87 68 107 620 Juno-D Slice PULSATING 87 68 108 621 Pulsatron PULSATING 87 68 109 622 Mega Sync PULSATING 87 68 110 623 Passing by SYNTH FX 87 68 111 624 Lazer Points SYNTH FX 87 68 112 625 Retro Sci-Fi SYNTH FX 87 68 113 626 Magic Chime SYNTH [...]

89 Tone List 771 SC Hollow SOFT PAD 87 70 3 772 SC Sqr Pad SOFT PAD 87 70 4 773 Silk Pad SOFT PAD 87 70 5 774 WarmReso Pad SOFT PAD 87 70 6 775 SC Soft Pad SOFT PAD 87 70 7 776 Air Pad SOFT PAD 87 70 8 777 Soft Breeze SOFT PAD 87 70 9 778 JP Strings 1 SOFT PAD 87 70 10 779 JP Strings 2 SOFT PAD 87 70 11 780 DelayStrings SOFT PAD 87 70 12 781 NorthS[...]

90 Tone List 925 Vibraphone w MALLET 121 1 926 Marimba MALLET 121 0 13 927 Marimba w MALLET 121 1 928 Xylophone MALLET 121 0 14 929 Tubular-bell BELL 121 0 15 930 Church Bell BELL 121 1 931 Carillon BELL 121 2 932 Santur PLUCKED 121 0 16 933 Organ 1 ORGAN 121 0 17 934 Trem. Organ ORGAN 121 1 935 60's Organ 1 ORGAN 121 2 936 70's E.Organ O[...]

91 Tone List 1079 Soundtrack SOFT PAD 121 0 98 1080 Crystal BELL 121 0 99 1081 Syn Mallet BELL 121 1 1082 Atmosphere AC.GUITAR 121 0 100 1083 Brightness OTHER SYNTH 121 0 101 1084 Goblin PULSATING 121 0 102 1085 Echo Drops BRIGHT PAD 121 0 103 1086 Echo Bell BRIGHT PAD 121 1 1087 Echo Pan BRIGHT PAD 121 2 1088 Star Theme BRIGHT PAD 121 0 104 1089 S[...]

92 Rhythm Set List Preset Group GM Group Tone No Name 1153 GW Std Kit 1154 WD Std Kit 1155 LD Std Kit 1156 TY Std Kit 1157 StandardKit1 1158 StandardKit2 1159 StandardKit3 1160 Rock Kit 1 1161 Rock Kit 2 1162 Brush Jz Kit 1163 Orch Kit 1164 909 808 Kit 1165 Limiter Kit 1166 HipHop Kit 1 1167 R&B Kit 1168 HiFi R&B Kit 1169 Machine Kit1 1170 [...]

93 Rhythm Set List 100 101 103 102 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 98 97 99 Preset: Note No. Preset Group 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 GW Std Kit WD Std Kit[...]

94 Rhythm Set List 100 101 103 102 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 98 97 99 Preset: Note No. 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 StandardKit3 Rock Kit 1 Rock Kit 2[...]

95 Rhythm Set List 100 101 103 102 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 98 97 99 Preset: Note No. 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 Limiter Kit HipHop Kit 1 R&B K[...]

96 Rhythm Set List 100 101 103 102 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 98 97 99 Preset: Note No. 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 House Kit Nu Technica Machine Kit2[...]

97 Rhythm Set List 100 101 103 102 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 98 97 99 Preset: Note No. 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 Snare Menu Snr/Rim Menu HiHat Menu[...]

98 Rhythm Set List 100 101 103 102 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 96 89 91 93 95 90 92 94 C7 98 97 99 Preset: Note No. 1183 1184 Percussion Scrh&Voi&Wld Cowbell Cowbell Mute C[...]

99 Rhythm Set List 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Note No. 27 GM Group 1185 (PC: 1) 1186 (PC: 9) 1187 (PC: 17) 1188 (PC: 25) 1189 (PC: 26) 1190 (PC: 33) GM2 STANDARD GM2 ROOM GM2 POWE[...]

100 Rhythm Set List 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Note No. 27 1191 (PC: 41) 1192 (PC: 49) 1193 (PC: 57) GM2 BRUSH GM2 ORCHSTRA GM2 SFX High Q Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Sticks Sq[...]

101 MEMO GW-8_e.book 101 ページ ２００８年４月１日　火曜日　午前１１時４４分[...]

102 Chord Intelligence ● = Constituent notes of this chord ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord when “Chord Mode” in “Performance Parameters” is set to INTEL (p. 39) Cm7 ( 5 ) C C# D E E F CM7 C#M7 DM7 E M7 EM7 FM7 C7 C#7 D7 E 7 E7 F7 Cm C#m Dm E m Em Fm Cm7 C#m7 Dm7 E m7 Em7 Fm7 Cdim C#dim Ddim E dim Edim Fdim Dm7 ( 5 ) Em7 ( [...]

103 Chord Intelligence ● = Constituent notes of this chord ★ = Keys you need to press to hear this chord when “Chord Mode” in “Performance Parameters” is set to INTEL (p. 39) F# G A A B B F#M7 GM7 A M7 AM7 B M7 BM7 F#7 G7 A 7 A7 B 7 B7 F#m Gm A m Am B m Bm F#m7 Gm7 A m7 Am7 B m7 Bm7 F#dim Gdim A dim Adim B dim Bdim Gm7 ( 5 ) Am7 ( 5 ) B[...]

104 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Pitch Bend Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Realtime Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed : True Number : Song Position : Song Select : Tune : Clock : Command : All Sound Off : Reset All Controllers : Local ON/OFF : All Note Off : Active Sensing[...]

105 Specifications GW-8: Workstation (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) Style Converter 3 System Requirements Playlist Editor System Requirements 986 * While under most conditions, a computer similar to the above will permit normal operation of the GW-8 applications, Roland cannot guarantee compatibility solely on these factors. This is due to num[...]

106 Index A AC Adaptor ............................................................... 14 Accompaniment .......................................................... 25 ANALOG MODIFY ......................................... 10, 37, 40 ANALOG MODIFY knobs ............................................ 37 ANALOG MODIFY [SELECT] ..........................[...]

107 Index [INTRO] ..................................................................... 25 K KBD Trans .................................................................. 22 [KEY SCALE] ........................................................ 11, 21 [KEY TOUCH] ...................................................... 11, 22 Keyboard Mode .............[...]

108 Index S Saving Performance .......................................................... 41 Playlist settings ...................................................... 33 Song .................................................................... 29 User Data to USB Memory ...................................... 49 Screen Saver Time ....................[...]

109 As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-418-5531 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules [...]

110 For EU Countries For China GW-8_e.book 110 ページ ２００８年４月１日　火曜日　午前１１時４４分[...]

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. 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 AVIS [...]

* 05120056 - 01 * Owner’s Manual 201a 202 Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3–4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5–6[...]