Lead Channel; Solo Function - Roland CUBE 40XL Owner's Manual

LEAD Channel

6. Type switch
Use this to select the COSM amp type.
If the Tuner function is on, use this to select the string that you're
tuning.
Type Description
This is an original amp type that includes an
acoustic simulator.
It transforms the sounds from your electric guitar
into a clear, refi ned acoustic-guitar sound.
ACOUSTIC SIM
Using this type together with a single-coil pickup
in the front position produces optimal sound
quality.
If you're using humbucker pickups, turn down the
equalizer's BASS and MIDDLE controls slightly.
This is modeled on the classic Fender Twin Reverb
amplifi er.
BLACK PANEL It's used in a wide range of musical styles, from
country to blues, jazz, and rock.
It features rich lows and a bright high end.
This is modeled on the Fender Deluxe Reverb
amplifi er.
This amp fi nds use in a full range of genres,
DLX COMBO
including surf music, blues, country, jazz, soul,
(CUBE-80XL only)
and hard rock.
It features clear, clean tones and sparkling
overdrive at high volumes.
This is modeled on the Vox AC-30TB.
This is the rock amplifi er that created the
BRIT COMBO Liverpool sound of the 1960s.
It can produce a broad range of sounds, from
clean to overdrive.
This is modeled on the vintage Fender Tweed
Bassman 4 x 10" Combo.
It produces a clear mid to upper range with a
TWEED
fat low end, and its unique crunch tones with
persistent distortion have earned it a loyal
following among blues and rock guitarists.
This is modeled on the features of a Marshall JMP
1987.
CLASSIC STACK
Used extensively in hard rock in the 1970s, this
is truly the perfect amp for the "top rock" guitar
sound.
This is modeled on the Peavey EVH 5150.
METAL STACK
This is a high-gain amp, so you can get heavy
distortion and sustain even at low volumes.
This super high-gain amp is modeled on the
Mesa/Boogie Rectifi er.
R-FIER
This is a super high-gain amp. It's capable of
producing slash metal, grunge, and a wide range
of other lead sounds.
This original high-gain amp delivers thick lows
EXTREME and intense distortion while still preserving the
sound's clear defi nition.
Type Description
This is an original amp type that lets you obtain
unprecedented tonal changes according to your
picking dynamics.
Soft picking produces a transparent clean amp
sound, whereas hard picking yields a deeply
distorted high-gain amp sound.
Once the sound is distorted, the tone then
DYNA AMP
changes according to the force used in picking,
greatly expanding your range of expression.
Setting the [GAIN] knob at the optimal position
provides maximum eff ectiveness. Start with the
[GAIN] knob centered. Then adjust the [GAIN]
knob so that soft picking yields a clean tone and
hard picking produces heavy distortion.
* The product names mentioned in this document are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are not
related to Roland Corporation. In this manual, these names are used
because it is the most practical way of describing the sounds that
are simulated using COSM technology.
7. [GAIN] Knob
This adjusts the distortion level for the LEAD channel.
8. [VOLUME] Knob
This adjusts the volume level for the LEAD channel.

SOLO Function

This lets you save the panel settings for sounds you create (such as
amp type, gain, equalizer, and various eff ects) and call them up later.
On the CUBE-40XL/CUBE-80XL, this function is called "SOLO. "
The SOLO function is handy in situations like these:
• When you want to switch the amp type and eff ect at the same time.
• When you want to switch the equalizer settings and volume level at
the same time.
You can store one setting each for the JC CLEAN channel and for the
LEAD channel.
9. SOLO [ON/OFF] Switch
This saves panel settings and calls up it.
10. [VOLUME] Knob
This adjusts the volume level for the called-up settings.
* For information on how to use the SOLO function, refer to "Using the
SOLO Function"(p. 12)
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