Connection Examples; Selecting The Guitar Or Bass - Roland GI-20 Owner's Manual

Preparations to Make Before Performing

Connection Examples

When the guitar or bass is set up, connect the various devices as shown in the connection examples given in the figure.
* The GI-20 connects to sound modules only via MIDI, not USB, even if the sound module is USB equipped.
fig.00-10
When use GI-20 as a Guitar (Bass) Synthesizer
Monitor Speakers
(powered)
MIDI Sound Module
AC Adaptor
(ACI or ACB)
GK Cable

Selecting the Guitar or Bass

Set the GUITAR/BASS switch on the rear panel to match the
instrument you are playing, in accordance with the range in
which you are playing. Switch to GUITAR if you are using a
guitar; if using a bass, switch this to BASS.
* Note that the GI-20 may not operate properly if this setting is
not correct.
fig.00-11
10
MIDI Sound Module
MIDI IN
AC Adaptor
MIDI Cable
(ACI or ACB)
MIDI OUT
Guitar / Bass
When use GI-20 as a tool to input data to sequencer softwere
Monitor Speakers
(powered)
MIDI IN
MIDI Cable
MIDI OUT
GK Cable
Guitar / Bass
After the power is turned on, "Gt" (guitar) or "bG" (bass)
flashes in the display for several seconds, allowing you to
check the status of the GUITAR/BASS switch.
* This does not appear in the display when the GUITAR/BASS
switch setting is changed at a later point.
fig.00-12
GUITAR
* With the factory settings, all of the GI-20's patch
settings are optimized for guitar.
If you are using a bass, you can carry out a Factory
Reset (p. 34), and change the settings so that they are
suitable for the bass.
Computer
USB Cable
* You will need to purchase a
third-party USB cable separately.
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.
BASS