System; Lcd Contrast; Direct Patch; Gk Setting - Roland V-Bass VB-99 Owner's Manual

SYSTEM

SYSTEM

LCD CONTRAST

Parameter/
Explanation
Range
CONTRAST
1–50 Setting up the VB-99 in certain positions
may make the display difficult to read. If
this occurs, adjust the display contrast (legi-
bility).

DIRECT PATCH

Parameter/
Explanation
Range
DIRECT PATCH
DIR.PATCH 1–5 This sets the desired [DIRECT PATCH 1]–
[DIRECT PATCH 5].

GK SETTING

Parameter/
Explanation
Range
GK CONNCT (GK Connect)
AUTO This automatically determines the GK con-
nection and switches the internal settings.
When the GK connection is in use, the BASS
INPUT connection is disabled.
OFF Use this setting if you normally use the con-
nection for BASS INPUT.
ON Use this setting if you are normally using a
GK connection.
GK FUNC (GK Function)
GK VOL (GK Volume)
This selects the function assigned to GK VOL.
For more on the functions assigned, refer to the GK
VOL column in "Parameters That Can Be Assigned
to Controllers" (p. 147).
GK S1, S2 (GK S1, S2 Switch)
This selects the functions assigned to GK S1, S2.
For more on the functions assigned, refer to the GK S1,
S2 column in "Parameters That Can Be Assigned to
Controllers" (p. 147).
Chapter 8 Parameter Guide
Parameter/
Explanation
Range

SET MODE

This setting allows you to select whether one GK SETTING is used
globally for the entire VB-99 or if different GK SETTINGS are speci-
fied for each patch individually.
SYSTEM The GK SETTING set here is used globally
for the entire VB-99. This is the default facto-
ry setting.
PATCH GK SETTINGS are specified for each patch
individually. Carry out the Write procedure
after making changes to the settings in each
patch. Use this setting when performing
with multiple basses, switching the instru-
ment depending on the patch used.
SETTING1–10
1–10 This selects the GK SETTING to be set.
NAME
This sets the name for the GK SETTING (up to eight characters).
INSERT Insert a space at the cursor location.
DELETE Delete a character. The characters that fol-
low get shifted to the left.
SPACE Input a space at the cursor location.
A0! Switch between uppercase letters, numbers,
and characters.
A<=>a Switch between uppercase letters and low-
ercase letters.
GK PU TYPE (GK Pickup Type)
GK-3B Specifies the GK-3B.
GK-2B Specifies the GK-2B.
PIEZO This is suited to piezo pickups that have a
flat response.
PIEZO G This is suited to piezo pickups made by
Graph Tech Guitar Labs.
PIEZO R This is suited to piezo pickups made by
RMC Pickup Co.
PIEZO TONE LOW *1
-10–+10 Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
PIEZO TONE HIGH *1
-10–+10 Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
BASS SCALE
710–940mm, This sets the scale length for your bass.
SHORT (760mm),
MEDIUM(812mm),
LONG JB/PB (864mm),
EXTRA LONG (914mm)
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