Roland VG-99 Workshop page 6

Global Reverb Level
The reverb effects in the VG-99 allow you to add
ambience to the sound, simulating the effect of playing
in a reverberant environment such as a large room or a
concert hall. Up to three reverb effects can be active at
once: one in each multi-effects processor (A and B), and one in the mixer.
When you're creating patches, the amount of reverb you add is likely to be
greatly influenced by the environment in which you make the settings. For
example, if you're creating patches in an acoustically dead room—such as a
carpeted and curtained living room or bedroom—you'll probably turn the
reverb level up to liven up the sound. On the other hand, if you're creating
patches in an acoustically live space—like a large room with a high ceiling
and hardwood floor—you'll dial back the reverb amount.
The reverberation conditions in a given performing environment may be
quite different from where you created your patches, necessitating a change
in reverb level. Using the Global Reverb Level, you can raise or lower the
overall reverb level relative to the reverb level(s) stored in each patch.
Use the F2 knob to adjust the Global Reverb Level as necessary.
Settings above 100% raise the reverb level, while settings below
100% lower it. Press F2 to quickly set the level to 100%. (At
100%, the VG-99 uses the reverb levels stored in each patch. At
0%, the reverb is effectively turned off.)
If the reverb effects in the currently selected patch are turned off,
adjusting the Global Reverb Level will have no audible effect.
Global SUB OUT Level
The VG-99 allows you to assign signals to the rear-
panel SUB OUT jacks, either on a system-wide basis or
individually per patch via settings made in the mixer
section. The Global SUB OUT Level adjustment allows
you to increase or decrease the overall SUB OUT level
relative to the system or patch levels.
This is handy for situations where you're using the MAIN OUT jacks to
connect to your onstage amplification system, and you're using the SUB OUT
jacks to send a separate feed to a house PA system or audio recorder. By
adjusting the SUB OUT level globally, you can easily optimize this output
signal with one control.
Use the F3 knob to adjust the Global SUB OUT Level as
necessary. Settings above 100% raise the SUB OUT level, while
settings below 100% lower it. Press F2 to quickly set the SUB
OUT level to 100%. (At 100%, the VG-99 uses the SUB OUT level
set system-wide or in each patch.)
When the Global SUB OUT Level is set to 100%, the nominal level of the
SUB OUT jacks is +4 dBu (line level).
If there are no signals assigned to the SUB OUT jacks, adjusting the
Global SUB OUT Level will have no audible effect.
Naming a Global Setting
You can name Global Settings to keep track of settings for the environments
you perform in frequently.
Use Step 1 in "Editing Global Settings" to navigate to Page 1 of the
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Global Setting screens. (If you're still in another Global Setting screen,
simply use the PAGE buttons to navigate to Page 1.)
Use the F1 knob or button to choose the Global Setting (1-10) you'd
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like to name.
Press F3 (NAME).
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