Using Effects ([Effects]); Editing The Effects - Roland GW-8 Owner's Manual

Performance Functions and Effects

Using Effects ([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.

Editing the Effects

1. Press [EFFECTS].
The Effect setting screen will appear.
2. Use [ ] [ ] to select a page, and use [
select the parameter that you want to edit.
3. Turn the VALUE dial to edit the value.
4. When you're finished editing the effect settings, press
[EFFECTS] or [EXIT].
The Main screen will appear.
Effect Parameters
Page Parameter
Specifies the amount of
chorus that will be
Upper
applied to the sound of
MFX
the Upper Part that has
Chorus
passed through MFX. Set
Send
this to "0" if you don't
want to apply chorus.
Specifies the amount of
reverb that will be
Upper
applied to the sound of
EFFECT MFX
the Upper Part that has
SEND Reverb
passed through MFX. Set
Send
this to "0" if you don't
want to apply reverb.
Specifies the amount of
chorus that will be
Lower
applied to the sound of
MFX
the Lower Part that has
Chorus
passed through MFX. Set
Send
this to "0" if you don't
want to apply chorus.
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Explanation Value
0–127
0–127
0–127
Page Parameter
Specifies the amount of
reverb that will be
Lower
applied to the sound of
MFX
the Lower Part that has
Reverb
passed through MFX. Set
Send
this to "0" if you don't
want to apply reverb.
Specifies how the sound
EFFECT
routed through chorus
SEND
will be output.
MAIN: Output to the
Chorus
OUTPUT jacks in stereo.
Output
REV: Output to reverb in
Select
mono.
M+R: Output to the
OUTPUT jacks in stereo,
and to reverb in mono.
LOWER
MFX
See "Multi-Effects Parameters" (p. 56)
UPPER
MFX
CHORUS See "Chorus Parameters" (p. 82)
REVERB See "Reverb Parameters" (p. 83)
Specifies the MFX
settings that will be used
for the Upper Part.
If you choose
"PERFORM," the MFX
Upper
MFX
settings of the
Source
Performance will be
used. If you choose
"UPPER TONE," the
Upper MFX settings of
the Tone will be used.
EFFECT
SOURCE
Specifies the MFX
settings that will be used
for the Lower Part.
If you choose
"PERFORM," the MFX
Lower
MFX settings of the
Source
Performance will be
used. If you choose
"LOWER TONE," the
Lower MFX settings of
the Tone will be used.
Explanation Value
0–127
MAIN,
REV,
M+R
PERFORM,
UPPER
TONE
PERFORM,
LOWER
TONE