Roland VG-88 manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VG-88 V- GUITAR SYSTEM. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 11). These sections provide important infor[...]

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3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit. .............................................[...]

4 016 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. .......................................................................................................... 101a • The unit should be located so that its [...]

5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...................................................................... 3 Concepts Behind Development of the V-Guitar System ..................... 8 Main features ........................................................................................... 9 How to use this manual ......................................[...]

6 Assigning a name to the patch ............................................................................................................... 34 Adjust the volume level of the patch ..................................................................................................... 35 Adjusting the sound of all patches collectively .............[...]

7 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings .......................................... 62 GK pickup settings ................................................................................................................................... 62 ■ Select the save destination of GK pickup settings.......................................................[...]

8 Concepts Behind Development of the V-Guitar System ■ The Process That Led to the Birth of the V-Guitar System The acoustic piano has enjoyed a history of hundreds of years, culminating in the shape that it has today. The piano craftsmen of the past must have longed for piano wires that could be stretched just as tightly as they pleased. Unfortu[...]

9 Main features ■ A new dimension of sound- creation made possible by three core sections: COSM Guitar, COSM Amp, and multi- effects The COSM GUITAR section allows you to change the guitar’s pickup and body. The COSM AMP section permits the accurate simulation of distortion, amp head, speakers, and mic placement. Finally, the versatile multi-ef[...]

10 How to use this manual This manual is broadly divided into eight chapters that explain operations and functions you will use during normal playing, as well as how to make various settings. You’ll get the most from this manual by reading its chapters in order. An alphabetical index is provided at the end of the manual. Refer to it if you encoun[...]

11 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting s[...]

12 Front and Rear Panels Front Panel fig.0-01 1. LED Display 2. LCD Display 3. VALUE Dial 4. OUTPUT LEVEL Knob 5. OUTPUT SELECT Button 6. Function Buttons 7. PAGE Buttons 8. EXIT Button 9. WRITE Button 10. CURSOR Buttons 11. COSM GUITAR Button 12. COSM AMP Button 13. EFFECTS Button 14. LEVEL/BPM/KEY Button 15. PEDAL/ASSIGN Button 16. NAME/CHAIN But[...]

13 Front and Rear Panels Rear Panel fig.0-02 23. GK IN Jack 24. GUITAR Jacks 25. OUTPUT Jacks 26. PHONES Jack 27. SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1,2 (sub expression pedal/sub control pedal) Jack 28. MIDI Connectors 29. POWER Switch 30. AC Inlet 23 26 27 29 30 24 25 28[...]

14 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing Attaching the GK-2A/GK-3 to your guitar First, you will need to attach the GK-2A/GK-3 divided pickup to your guitar. To learn how, refer to the owner’s manual for the GK-2A/GK-3. The GK-2A/GK-3 cannot be used with the following types of guitar. (When attached to one of these guitars, the GK-2A/ GK-3 will not[...]

15 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing Chapter 1 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. Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or BOSS FV- 300L; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk ca[...]

16 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing About the screen display (Basic operation) Depending on the screen, the parameters may occupy two or more screen pages. The page icon is shown in the upper right of the screen. fig.2-02 fig.1-02 1. Use PAGE [ ][ ] to switch pages. 2. Use [F1]–[F6] to select parameters. * You can also use [CURSOR] to select p[...]

17 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing Chapter 1 Turning on the power and tuning your guitar ■ Turning on the power of the VG-88 Once the connections have been completed (p. 14,15), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and oth[...]

18 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing 3. Play a single unfretted note on the string you wish to tune. The note name closest to the string you played will appear in the LED display. * Cleanly play a single note only on the string that you wish to tune. fig.1-06 4. Adjust the tuning until the note name of the string you played appears in the display[...]

19 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing Chapter 1 fig.1-10a GK-2A: Make this setting if you are using a GK-2A/GK-3 divided pickup. GK-2: Make this setting if you are using a GK-2 divided pickup. PIEZO: Make this setting if you are using a piezo divided pickup. * Select the Piezo setting if you are using a piezo-type pickup. A piezo-type pickup uses [...]

20 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing 9. If you will be using two or more guitars to play the VG- 88, repeat Steps 4–7 to enter the driver settings for each guitar. 10. When you have finished making all of your settings, press [EXIT]. You will return to Play page. * These settings are required when you newly install a divided pickup on your guit[...]

21 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing Chapter 1 they will be saved even when the power is turned off. You do not need to redo these settings each time you play. * If you are using the VG-88 with a guitar other than the one you used previously, go to Step 3 and select the appropriate driver setting A–E for the guitar you are currently using. Then[...]

22 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing ■ Playing the VG-88 Now let’s actually play the VG-88. 1. Make sure that you are in Play page. If you are not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Set the select switch of the GK-2A/GK-3 to “MIX.” fig.1-19 3. Turn the VG-88’s [OUTPUT LEVEL]. fig.1-19a * The VG-88’s EXP pedal, or the GK-2A?[...]

23 Chapter 1. Preparations for playing Chapter 1 ■ Using the VALUE dial to change patches Here’s how you can change from one patch to the next one. If the System parameter “DIAL” is set to “VALUE ONLY,” [VALUE] cannot be used to select patches. 1. Make sure that you are in Play page. If you are not in Play page, press [EXIT] several tim[...]

24 Chapter 2. Overview of the VG-88 — basic knowledge How the VG-88 produces sound The most basic setup for playing sounds on the VG-88 consists of the VG-88 itself and a guitar on which the GK-2A/GK-3 has been installed. Here we will provide a simple explanation of how the VG-88 produces sound. fig.2-01 ■ COSM GUITAR This analyzes the principa[...]

25 Chapter 3 Chapter 3. Creating sounds — basic section Saving a sound (patch) you created (the Write operation) The sound settings you modify are initially only temporary. When you select another patch, the modified settings will return to their original, unmodified values. If you wish to preserve your new settings, you must perform a Write oper[...]

26 Chapter 3. Creating sounds — basic section 6. Press [F4] (PATCH B). fig.3-05 7. Turn [VALUE] to select the other patch that you wish to exchange. 8. Press [F6] (EXCHANGE) to exchange the patches. The display will indicate “NOW EXCHANGING.” 9. When you have finished exchange, press [EXIT] two times. You will return to Play page. Very simple[...]

27 Chapter 4 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section COSM GUITAR settings Here’s how to make COSM Guitar settings. You can adjust any of these settings to achieve the desired sound. 1. Press [COSM GUITAR]. fig.4-01 fig.4-02 2. Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch COSM GUITAR on or off. * You can also turn [VALUE] to switch this on or off. 3. Pre[...]

28 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section COSM AMP settings Here’s how to make COSM Amp settings. Adjust these settings until you get the sound you want. 1. Press [COSM AMP]. fig.4-03 fig.4-04 2. Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch COSM AMP on or off. * You can also switch this on or off by turning [VALUE]. 3. Press [F4] (TYPE), and use [VALUE[...]

29 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section Chapter 4 Setting the tempo and key of the song you will perform You can specify the tempo and key of the song that you will be performing. 1. Press [LEVEL/BPM/KEY]. fig.4-07 fig.4-08 * For details on setting the level, refer to “Adjust the volume level of the patch” (p. 35). 2. Press [F2] (BPM[...]

30 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section ■ Setting the function of the VG- 88’s built-in CTL pedal 1. Press [PEDAL/ASSIGN]. fig.4-12 fig.4-10 2. Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch the CTL pedal function on or off. * You can also switch this by turning [VALUE]. fig.4-13 3. Press [F5] (EDIT). fig.4-14a 4. Press [F1] (TARGET), and turn [VALUE[...]

31 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section Chapter 4 ■ Setting the GK SW function 1. Press [PEDAL/ASSIGN]. fig.4-18 fig.4-10 2. Press [PAGE ] to move to Page 2. fig.4-19a 3. Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch the GK SW function on or off. * You can also switch this by turning [VALUE]. 4. Press [F4] (EDIT). fig.4-20 5. Press [F1] (TARGET), and [...]

32 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section 7. Press [F5] (MAX), and turn [VALUE] to specify the maximum value. 8. Press [F3] (SOURCE), and turn [VALUE] to select the desired source. 9. Press [F6] (MODE), and turn [VALUE] to select the mode. 10. Press [PAGE ] to move to Page 2. fig.4-23a 11. Press [F1], and turn [VALUE] to specify the ACTIVE[...]

33 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section Chapter 4 Combining the normal input and GK input to create a sound The COSM GUITAR lets you create sounds by combining the GK pickup with the normal pickup. ■ Setting the balance between the GK pickup and the normal pickup 1. Press [COSM GUITAR]. fig.4-26 fig.4-27 2. Press [PAGE ] twice to move [...]

34 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section Assigning a name to the patch You can assign a name to a patch you create. 1. Press [NAME/CHAIN]. fig.4-31 fig.4-32 2. Press [F4] (NAME). fig.4-33 3. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the location at which you want to select a character. 4. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired character. As you cont[...]

35 Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section Chapter 4 Adjust the volume level of the patch If the currently selected patch is louder or softer than other patches, you can adjust its level. 1. Press [LEVEL/BPM/KEY]. fig.4-34 fig.4-35 2. Press [F1] (LEVEL), and turn [VALUE] to select the desired value. fig.4-36 3. When you are finished making [...]

36 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR By making settings for the various elements that make up the tone of a guitar, you can create a wide variety of sounds. In addition to setting actual guitar parameters, such as pickup, body, and the pitch of each string, you can also emphasize the overtone structure, or create sounds using polyphonic effect[...]

37 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 FILTER-BASS This Instrument is like a bass whose sound is passed through a filter. (PAGE2) FILTER (p. 43) COLOR (p. 43) (PAGE3) EQ (p. 45) PAN (p. 45) MIXER (p. 45) PIPE This Instrument produces sounds like a soft woodwind lead instrument. (PAGE2) FILTER (p. 43) P-BEND (p. 43) SUSTAIN (p. 43) (PAG[...]

38 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR VARI (variable): This allows you to use up to two pickups of your choice, selecting from double-coil, single-coil, piezo, and acoustic. If you use double-coil or single-coil type pickups, you may freely adjust the location of the pickups. PICKUP This is the switch that selects between the two pickups. REAR:[...]

39 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 Specifies the pitch shifted sound. ON/OFF Switches the pitch shift on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. MODE Selection for the pitch shift mode. SHIFT (pitch shift): The pitch shift amount can be set independently for each string. HARMO (harmony): This creates harmony that matches the key[...]

40 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR METAL: A metal body with a single round cone resonator. This is suitable for bottle-neck (slide) playing, etc. BANJO: The sound of a body covered in stretched skin. Changing the size will produce an effect as if the tuning were changed. SIZE [-50–+50] Specifies the size of the body. This modifies the reso[...]

41 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 A slightly pitch-shifted sound is added to the original sound of each string, producing a spacious feeling. ON/OFF Switches the detune on/off. DETUNE [0–100] A slightly pitch-shifted sound is added to the original sound of each string. Specifies the shift amount of the pitch-shifted sound. ON/OF[...]

42 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR 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. ON/OFF Turns the compressor on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. MODE COMP: The effect will function as a compressor. LIMITER: The effect wil[...]

43 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 The sound can be passed through a filter to adjust the brightness or character. * Cannot be turned on/off. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of filter. CUTOFF (cutoff frequency) [0–100] This sets the brightness (hardness) of the sound. A larger value results in a brighter sound. RESO[...]

44 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR This changes the pulse width of the PWM waveform. * Cannot be turned on/off. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of modulation. DEPTH (PWM depth) [0–100] This sets the depth to which the waveform’s pulse width is varied. Higher values result in deeper undulations. RATE (PWM rate) [0–100] Thi[...]

45 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 A four-band equalizer with high and low ranges is provided. The sound processed by the effect can be boosted by frequency range before it is output. ON/OFF Switches the equalizer on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. LEVEL [-20–+20 dB] Adjusts the volume after the equalizer. LOW G (low g[...]

46 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM AMP COSM AMP This simulates the head and speaker sections of a guitar amp. ON/OFF Switches the COSM amp on/off. TYPE This sets the type of the COSM amp. The distortion and tone characteristics of each amp are as shown below: JC-120: The sound of the Roland “JC-120” (Jazz Chorus 120), a favorite of pro musician[...]

47 EFFECTS Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 EFFECTS 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. The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. ON/OFF Switches the COMP/LM on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET[...]

48 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide EFFECTS SENS (sensitivity) [0–100] This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter will change in the direction determined by the polarity setting. Higher values will result in a stronger response. With a setting of “0,” the strength of picking will have no effect. FREQ (frequency) [0–100] This adjusts the cen[...]

49 EFFECTS Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 This effect creates a sense of spaciousness and adds depth to the sound. It allows you to produce the impression that multiple instruments are playing, or to add a distinctive type of modulation. You can use this effect to simulate a number of instruments playing together, or to create unique undulati[...]

50 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide EFFECTS ● When “P.SHIFTER” is selected as the type ON/OFF [OFF, ON] Turns the two each pitch shifter sounds on/off. MODE Selection for the pitch shifter mode. POLY: You can play chords. MONO: Compared with conventional pitch shifters, modulation is minimized. You should play notes individually. SHIFT [-24–+24] [...]

51 EFFECTS Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 ● When “PHASER” is selected as the type RATE [0–100, BPM  –BPM  ] This sets the rate of the phaser effect. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the BPM (p. 55) specified for each patch. This makes it easier to achieve effect sound setting[...]

52 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide EFFECTS ● When “2x2 CHORUS” is selected as the type X OVER F (crossover frequency) [100 Hz–4.00 kHz] This parameter sets the frequency at which the frequency components of the direct sound are divided into bass and treble bands. RATE [0–100, BPM  –BPM  ] Adjusts the speed of the chorus effect. * When [...]

53 EFFECTS Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. ON/OFF Switches the DELAY on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. DLY TIME (delay time) [0–1800 msec, BPM  –BPM  ] This determines the delay time. * When set to BPM, the value[...]

54 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide EFFECTS This simulates the sound that reaches the listener after being reflected from many surfaces (late reverberation). ON/OFF Switches the REVERB on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. MODE This selects the reverb mode. ROOM 1: Simulates the reverberation of a small room. Provides the bright reverberation of [...]

55 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 LEVEL/BPM/KEY LEVEL [0–200] This adjusts the output volume of the VG-88. BPM [40BPM–250BPM, MIDI] Adjusts the BPM value for each patch. * BPM (beats per minute) indicates the number of quarter note beats that occur each minute. KEY [C (Am)–B (G # m)] Specify the KEY of the COSM guitar and the Harmonist [...]

56 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide SOURCE Specify the MIDI data or device that will be the source of the change. * When using GK VOL, GK S1/S2, SUB CTL1, or SUB CTL2 as the source, GK FUNC SYNTH VOL, DOWN/S1 and UP/ S2, and PEDAL SUB CTL1 and SUB CTL2 for SYSTEM, must be set, respectively, to “ASSIGNABLE” (p. 65-67). MODE Specify how the value will [...]

57 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 GK FUNC (GK function) Here you can specify the function of the GK pickup. DOWN/S1 UP/S2 Specifies the function assigned to the S1 or S2 switches of the GK pickup. ASSIGNABLE: Settings can be made in each patch as parameter control buttons. MASTER LEVEL: Increment or decrement the master level. PEDAL FUNC: Whi[...]

58 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide GLOBAL These settings allow you to make temporary adjustments that affect all Patches. This is a convenient way to make quick adjustments to suit changes in your equipment or in your performance environment. ON/OFF Switches the Global function on/off. LOW G (low gain) [-20– +20 dB] Adjusts the low frequency range ton[...]

59 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 SYSTEM This is where settings for the VG-88’s operating environment are made. This is where settings for the divided pickup are made. SETTING [A, B, C, D, E] Up to five Driver Settings can be stored in memory. If you use more than one guitar, this provides a handy way to store the settings for each one in m[...]

60 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Specifies the operations of the VG-88’s built-in pedal and an external pedal. BANK SW MODE (bank switch mode) Determines how the patch will change when you press the BANK pedals. WAIT NUM: After changing the bank, press a number pedal [1]–[4] to switch the patch. NUMBER 1: When you change the bank, patch number 1 o[...]

61 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide Chapter 5 These are the settings for MIDI-related functions. CHANNEL [1–16] Selects the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages. OMNI MODE [OMNI OFF, OMNI ON] If omni mode is turned on, MIDI data will be received on all channels, regardless of the MIDI channel setting. DEVICE ID [1–32] Determines the device I[...]

62 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings GK pickup settings ■ Select the save destination of GK pickup settings 1. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Press [F6] (SYSTEM). 3. Press [F1] (DRIVER). 4. Press [F1] (SETTING). fig.1-10 5. Rotate [VALUE] to select the save destination (A–E). [...]

63 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings Chapter 6 [F4] (SPACE): A space will be inserted at the cursor location, and the cursor will move one space to the right. [F5] (DELETE): Delete a character and move the subsequent text forward. [F6] (A, a, 1, ■ ): Switch between inputting “uppercase characters,” “lowercase characters,” “numeral[...]

64 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings ■ Exchanging the location of S1/ S2 On guitars that have a built-in divided pickup, the S1/S2 switches may be located in the opposite locations from the GK pickup. You can make this setting if you want the operation to be the same. 1. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [[...]

65 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings Chapter 6 ■ Setting the function of an external foot switch (FS-5U) Here’s how you can specify the function of an external foot switch connected to the SUB CTL 1,2 jack. 1. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Press [F6] (SYSTEM). 3. Press [F2] ([...]

66 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings VALUE dial settings ■ Preventing accidental operation of the VALUE dial 1. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Press [F6] (SYSTEM). 3. Press [F3] (DIAL). fig.6-24 4. Rotate [VALUE] to select the function of the dial. P.NUMBER&VALUE: In the Pla[...]

67 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings Chapter 6 ■ Selecting the function of the SYNTH VOL knob 1. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Press [F4] (GK FUNC). 3. Press [F6] (SYNTH VOL). fig.6-32 4. Rotate [VALUE] to select the function of the SYNTH VOL (GK Volume) knob. ASSIGNABLE: The f[...]

68 Chapter 7. Using MIDI About MIDI * The “Bank Select” described in this chapter is different than the “Banks” explained in Chapter 1. Bank Select is a type of MIDI message that is normally used for switching Patches. A Bank Select message has a value of 0 to 127, and is used in combination with a Program Change message. MIDI is a standard[...]

69 Chapter 7. Using MIDI Chapter 7 1. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Press [F6] (SYSTEM). 3. Press [F5] (MIDI). 4. Press [F1] (CHANNEL). fig.7-02 5. Rotate [VALUE] to select the MIDI channel (1 – 16). 6. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play page. * This setting is preserve[...]

70 Chapter 7. Using MIDI Switching the patches of an external device You can select whether or not Program Changes will be transmitted when you change patches. * The Program Changes transmitted for patches are fixed. You may want to alter Program Change reception map settings on the external device when necessary. 1. Make sure you’re in Play page[...]

71 Chapter 7. Using MIDI Chapter 7 ■ Setting the Program Change reception map 1. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Press [F6] (SYSTEM). 3. Press [F5] (MIDI). 4. Press [PAGE ] to access page 3. fig.7-08a 5. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the BANK PROG value, then turn [VALUE] to mov[...]

72 Chapter 7. Using MIDI Transmitting/receiving all sound data The VG-88’s system parameter and patch parameter settings can be transferred as a whole to or from an external device as MIDI exclusive data. If you use a MIDI sequencer that is able to record exclusive data, you can transmit system parameters and patch parameters to t he MIDI sequenc[...]

73 Chapter 8 Chapter 8. Appendices Troubleshooting This section explains some things that might go wrong when using the VG-88, and what needs to be done to correct the problem. If you think there may be something wrong with your VG-88, please check through the following first. If these suggestions don’t fix the problem, then go ahead and contact [...]

74 Chapter 8. Appendices Can’t transmit/receive data via bulk dump ❍ Are you performing the operation in the bulk dump transmit/receive screens? Move to the bulk dump transmit/receive screens. ❍ Is the MIDI sequencer you are using able to record exclusive data? Use a MIDI sequencer that is able to record exclusive data. We recommend that you [...]

75 Chapter 8. Appendices Chapter 8 MIDI Implementation Chart fig.8-01 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's[...]

76 Chapter 8. Appendices Specifications VG-88: V-Guitar System AD Conversion A/D 24 bit AF Method (NORMAL INPUT) 20 bit (GK INPUT) D/A Conversion 20 bit 128 times Oversampling ∆∑ Modulation Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories 260 (Preset: 160 + User: 100) Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu Input Impedance INPUT: 1 M Ω Nominal Output [...]

77 Index Numerics 12STRINGS ..................................................................... 36 2x2 CHORUS ................................................................. 52 A ACOUSTIC ..................................................................... 36 ACTIVE RANGE ..................................................... 32, 56 ATTACK ....[...]

78 Index PWM ............................................................................... 37 PWM MOD .................................................................... 44 R rearranging ..................................................................... 25 REVERB .......................................................................... 54 S [...]

79 VG-88 PATCH LIST No. Name USER 1-1 V-GUITAR USER 1-2 AcGt12st USER 1-3 TEXS ST USER 1-4 OCT DRV USER 2-1 SMOKE ST USER 2-2 NYLON USER 2-3 STD JAZZ USER 2-4 ECHO PAD USER 3-1 OD STACK USER 3-2 12st+EGt USER 3-3 MILD ST USER 3-4 ORGAN USER 4-1 BG DRV USER 4-2 AcGt+BS USER 4-3 WAH STRT USER 4-4 HORN Gt USER 5-1 DeepEcho USER 5-2 LA NYLON USER 5-3 -[...]

80 No. Name PRESET 26-1 V-GUITAR PRESET 26-2 AcGt12st PRESET 26-3 TEXS ST PRESET 26-4 OCT DRV PRESET 27-1 SMOKE ST PRESET 27-2 NYLON PRESET 27-3 STD JAZZ PRESET 27-4 ECHO PAD PRESET 28-1 OD STACK PRESET 28-2 12st+EGt PRESET 28-3 MILD ST PRESET 28-4 ORGAN PRESET 29-1 BG DRV PRESET 29-2 AcGt+BS PRESET 29-3 WAH STRT PRESET 29-4 HORN Gt PRESET 30-1 -1O[...]

81 PEDAL/ASSIGN Parameter List COSM GUITAR COSM GT (COSM GUITAR) ON/OFF F-BASS COLOR BODY ATTACK BODY LOW CUT LEVEL COSM EQ (EQ) ON/OFF LEVEL L-MID G LOW G HIGH G H-MID G PICKUP PICKUP TONE LEVEL PT SHIFT (PITCH SHIFT) ON/OFF SHIFT1–6 FINE1–6 E.LEVEL1–6 D.LEVEL1–6 HARMO1–6 TUNE ON/OFF TUNE TYPE SHIFT1–6 ON/OFF DETUNE DETUNE PAN STRING-1[...]

82 1:F.BACK 1:PAN 1:LEVEL DIR LEVEL 2:ON/OFF 2:SHIFT 2:FINE 2:PAN 2:LEVEL FX:FL (FLANGER) RATE DEPTH MANUAL RESONANCE LEVEL FX:PH (PHASER) RATE DEPTH MANUAL RESONANCE LEVEL STEP FX:SUB EQ (SUB EQ) LEVEL L-MID G LOW G HIGH G H-MID G FX:2x2CE (2x2CHORUS) L-RATE L-DEPTH L-LEVEL H-RATE H-DEPTH H-LEVEL FX:TRT (REMOLO) RATE DEPTH FX:PAN (PAN) RATE DEPTH [...]

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VG-88 V- GUITAR SYSTEM. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 11). These sections provide important infor[...]