Roland VG-88 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. In using the VG-88, either a guitar equipped with a GK-2A or one equipped with a GK-3 can be connected to it. If using a guitar equipped with a GK-3, substitute “GK Volume knob” (of the GK-3) wherever “SYNTH VOL knob”...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 4 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. 101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti- lation.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting the tempo and key of the song you will perform ... 29 Setting the pedal functions (EXP/CTL/GK VOL/GK SW) ... 29 ■ Setting the function of the VG-88’s built-in EXP pedal ... 29 ■ Setting the function of the VG-88’s built-in CTL pedal... 30 ■...
Page 6 Assigning a name to the patch ... 34 Adjust the volume level of the patch... 35 Adjusting the sound of all patches collectively ... 35 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide...36 COSM GUITAR ... 36 ■ TYPE ... 36 ■ PICKUP ... 37 ■...
Page 7 ■ Receiving settings from an external device (BULK LOAD) ... 72 Chapter 8. Appendices ...73 Troubleshooting... 73 ■ Trouble with the Sound ... 73 ■ Other Problems ... 73 Restoring the factory settings (Initialization) ... 74 MIDI Implementation Chart ... 75 Specifications... 76 Index...77 VG-88 PATCH LIST ...79...
Page 8: Concepts Behind Development Of The V-Guitar System
— from the moment a guitar string is plucked, until the time the sound reaches the ears — thereby re-creating the sound. Roland has made it possible to re-create these steps with this latest sound modeling technology — in other words, other means are used to make a virtual model of the physical structures and materials that actually exist.
Page 9: Main Features
■ Broad range of expandability MIDI connectors (IN, OUT) You can control the VG-88 from an external MIDI device. The VG-88’s parameter settings can also be transmitted to an external MIDI device and saved. GUITAR INPUT jack A normal pickup can be plugged directly into the VG-88.
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
Please be sure to read this chapter before you turn on the VG-88’s power. It is very easy to operate the VG-88. If you master the contents of this chapter, you will be able to select the internal patches and enjoy all of the basic features of the VG-88.
Page 11: Important Notes
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Page 12: Front And Rear Panels
Front and Rear Panels Front Panel fig.0-01 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 LED Display LCD Display VALUE Dial OUTPUT LEVEL Knob OUTPUT SELECT Button Function Buttons PAGE Buttons EXIT Button WRITE Button CURSOR Buttons COSM GUITAR Button COSM AMP Button EFFECTS Button LEVEL/BPM/KEY Button...
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rear Panel fig.0-02 GK IN Jack GUITAR Jacks OUTPUT Jacks PHONES Jack SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1,2 (sub expression pedal/sub control pedal) Jack MIDI Connectors POWER Switch AC Inlet 26 27 Front and Rear Panels...
Page 14: Chapter 1. Preparations For Playing
GK-2A/GK-3 divided pickup can be attached correctly Connecting an amp etc. Before you make connections In order to play the VG-88, you will need the following equipment. • A guitar on which the GK-2A/GK-3 has been installed • Amp/speaker or headphones After you have prepared your guitar —...
Page 15 Polarity switch Chapter 1. Preparations for playing About the GUITAR INPUT jack When connecting a guitar to the VG-88 without C-13A/B cable, use the GUITAR INPUT jack. About the OUTPUT jack When connecting a guitar amp to the OUTPUT jacks, use the guitar amp’s MAIN IN jack or RETURN jack.
Page 16: About The Screen Display (Basic Operation)
Chapter 1. Preparations for playing About the screen display (Basic operation) Depending on the screen, the parameters may occupy two or more screen pages. The page icon is shown in the upper right of the screen. fig.2-02 fig.1-02 Use PAGE [ ] to switch pages.
Page 17: Turning On The Power And Tuning Your Guitar
Turn on the power of your connected audio devices, such as your guitar amp or mixer. Chapter 1. Preparations for playing ■ Tuning your guitar Here’s how to use the VG-88’s tuner function to tune your guitar. fig.1-04 Press [TUNER]. This turns on the Tuner function.
Page 18: Specify The Driver Settings
Specify the driver settings The sound quality of the VG-88 is dramatically affected by how the divided pickup is installed. To ensure that the VG- 88 always plays with the best possible sound quality, you must adjust the pickup driver settings.
Page 19 fig.1-10a GK-2A: Make this setting if you are using a GK-2A/GK-3 divided pickup. GK-2: Make this setting if you are using a GK-2 divided pickup. PIEZO: Make this setting if you are using a piezo divided pickup. * Select the Piezo setting if you are using a piezo-type pickup. A piezo-type pickup uses a piezo-electric sensor attached to the bridge of the guitar to detect the vibrations of the strings.
Page 20: Adjusting The Pickup Sensitivity For Each String
You do not need to redo these settings each time you play. * If you are using the VG-88 with a guitar other than the one you used previously, go to Step 4 and select the appropriate driver setting A–E for the guitar you are currently using.
Page 21: Matching The Phase Of The Gk Pickup And The Guitar Pickup
You do not need to redo these settings each time you play. * If you are using the VG-88 with a guitar other than the one you used previously, go to Step 3 and select the appropriate driver setting A–E for the guitar you are currently using.
Page 22: Playing The Vg-88
There are two types of patches: user patches and preset patches. Turn the VG-88’s [OUTPUT LEVEL]. fig.1-19a * The VG-88’s EXP pedal, or the GK-2A’s SYNTH VOL knob are set to “MASTER LEVEL,” operate the EXP pedal or SYNTH VOL knob. GK-3 Play your guitar.
Page 23: Using The Value Dial To Change Patches
■ Using the VALUE dial to change patches Here’s how you can change from one patch to the next one. If the System parameter “DIAL” is set to “VALUE ONLY,” [VALUE] cannot be used to select patches. Make sure that you are in Play page. If you are not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times.
Page 24: Chapter 2. Overview Of The Vg-88 - Basic Knowledge
How the VG-88 produces sound The most basic setup for playing sounds on the VG-88 consists of the VG-88 itself and a guitar on which the GK-2A/GK-3 has been installed. Here we will provide a simple explanation of how the VG-88 produces sound.
Page 25: Chapter 3. Creating Sounds - Basic Section
Chapter 3. Creating sounds — basic section Saving a sound (patch) you created (the Write operation) The sound settings you modify are initially only temporary. When you select another patch, the modified settings will return to their original, unmodified values. If you wish to preserve your new settings, you must perform a Write operation to save the newly created patch.
Page 26: Very Simple Sound Editing (Ez Edit Function)
Chapter 3. Creating sounds — basic section Press [F4] (PATCH B). fig.3-05 Very simple sound editing (EZ Edit function) This method lets you create a sound by selecting one of the preset sounds and adjusting only four parameters (DRIVE, TONE, MOD, DELAY). Since you can also start with a patch and modify it, it's easy to create the desired sound even if you are not sure of the effect or settings of each effect unit.
Page 27: Chapter 4. Creating Sounds - Advanced Section
Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section COSM GUITAR settings Here’s how to make COSM Guitar settings. You can adjust any of these settings to achieve the desired sound. Press [COSM GUITAR]. fig.4-01 fig.4-02 Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch COSM GUITAR on or off. * You can also turn [VALUE] to switch this on or off.
Page 28: Cosm Amp Settings
Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section COSM AMP settings Here’s how to make COSM Amp settings. Adjust these settings until you get the sound you want. Press [COSM AMP]. fig.4-03 fig.4-04 Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch COSM AMP on or off. * You can also switch this on or off by turning [VALUE].
Page 29: Setting The Tempo And Key Of The Song You Will Perform
Setting the pedal functions (EXP/CTL/GK VOL/GK SW) Adjust these settings if you would like to use the VG-88’s EXP pedal or CTL pedal, a pedal connected to the VG-88, or an external MIDI device to control parameters as you play.
Page 30: Setting The Function Of The Vg-88'S Built-In Ctl Pedal
Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section ■ Setting the function of the VG- 88’s built-in CTL pedal Press [PEDAL/ASSIGN]. fig.4-12 fig.4-10 Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch the CTL pedal function on or off. * You can also switch this by turning [VALUE]. fig.4-13 Press [F5] (EDIT).
Page 31: Setting The Gk Sw Function
■ Setting the GK SW function Press [PEDAL/ASSIGN]. fig.4-18 fig.4-10 Press [PAGE ] to move to Page 2. fig.4-19a Press [F1] (ON/OFF) to switch the GK SW function on or off. * You can also switch this by turning [VALUE]. Press [F4] (EDIT).
Page 32: Exchanging The Connection Order Of The Internal Multi-Effect And The Cosm Guitar/Cosm Amp
Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section Press [F5] (MAX), and turn [VALUE] to specify the maximum value. Press [F3] (SOURCE), and turn [VALUE] to select the desired source. Press [F6] (MODE), and turn [VALUE] to select the mode. Press [PAGE ] to move to Page 2.
Page 33: Combining The Normal Input And Gk Input To Create A Sound
Combining the normal input and GK input to create a sound The COSM GUITAR lets you create sounds by combining the GK pickup with the normal pickup. ■ Setting the balance between the GK pickup and the normal pickup Press [COSM GUITAR]. fig.4-26 fig.4-27 Press [PAGE...
Page 34: Assigning A Name To The Patch
Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section Normal pickup sound If you use the CHAIN function to place the COSM guitar at a location other than the beginning, the normal pickup sound that is processed from the beginning of the effect chain is made available for output along with the normal pickup sound that is added by the mixer of the COSM guitar.
Page 35: Adjust The Volume Level Of The Patch
— is more reverberant than the location in which you created the patches, you can use this function to globally lower the VG-88’s reverb levels instead of individually editing the reverb levels for each patch. Chapter 4. Creating sounds — advanced section When you are finished making settings, perform the Write operation (p.
Page 36: Chapter 5. Parameter Guide
Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR By making settings for the various elements that make up the tone of a guitar, you can create a wide variety of sounds. In addition to setting actual guitar parameters, such as pickup, body, and the pitch of each string, you can also emphasize the overtone structure, or create sounds using polyphonic effects that process each string individually.
Page 37: Pickup
COSM GUITAR FILTER-BASS This Instrument is like a bass whose sound is passed through a filter. (PAGE2) FILTER (p. 43) COLOR (p. 43) (PAGE3) EQ (p. 45) PAN (p. 45) PIPE This Instrument produces sounds like a soft woodwind lead instrument.
Page 38 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide VARI (variable): This allows you to use up to two pickups of your choice, selecting from double-coil, single-coil, piezo, and acoustic. If you use double-coil or single-coil type pickups, you may freely adjust the location of the pickups.
Page 39: Pt Shift (Pitch Shift)
2 octaves higher or lower than the input sound. KEY [C–B] On the VG-88, you can specify the key for each patch. The COSM GUITAR “HARMO” and the EFFECT “HARMONIST” refer to the same key setting. If you change one, the other will also be changed.
Page 40: Tune
Chapter 5. Parameter Guide METAL: A metal body with a single round cone resonator. This is suitable for bottle-neck (slide) playing, etc. BANJO: The sound of a body covered in stretched skin. Changing the size will produce an effect as if the tuning were changed.
Page 41: Detune
COSM GUITAR DETUNE A slightly pitch-shifted sound is added to the original sound of each string, producing a spacious feeling. ON/OFF Switches the detune on/off. DETUNE [0–100] A slightly pitch-shifted sound is added to the original sound of each string. PD SHIFT (pedal pitch shift) Specifies the shift amount of the pitch-shifted sound.
Page 42: Poly Comp/Limiter (Polyphonic Compressor/Limiter)
Chapter 5. Parameter Guide POLY COMP/LIMITER (polyphonic compressor/limiter) The compressor is an effect that attenuates loud input levels and boosts soft input levels, thus evening out the volume to create sustain without distortion. ON/OFF Turns the compressor on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. MODE COMP: The effect will function as a compressor.
Page 43: Filter
COSM GUITAR FILTER The sound can be passed through a filter to adjust the brightness or character. * Cannot be turned on/off. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of filter. CUTOFF (cutoff frequency) [0–100] This sets the brightness (hardness) of the sound. A larger value results in a brighter sound.
Page 44: Pwm Mod (Pwm Modulation)
Chapter 5. Parameter Guide PWM MOD (PWM modulation) This changes the pulse width of the PWM waveform. * Cannot be turned on/off. PRESET Select one of the pre-programmed types of modulation. DEPTH (PWM depth) [0–100] This sets the depth to which the waveform’s pulse width is varied.
Page 45: Eq (Equalizer)
COSM GUITAR EQ (equalizer) A four-band equalizer with high and low ranges is provided. The sound processed by the effect can be boosted by frequency range before it is output. ON/OFF Switches the equalizer on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. LEVEL [-20–+20 dB] Adjusts the volume after the equalizer.
Page 46: Cosm Amp
This sets the type of the COSM amp. The distortion and tone characteristics of each amp are as shown below: JC-120: The sound of the Roland “JC-120” (Jazz Chorus 120), a favorite of pro musicians around the world. CLEAN TWIN: The sound of a conventional built-in tube amp.
Page 47: Effects
EFFECTS EFFECTS COMP/LM (COMPRESSOR/LIMITER) The compressor is an effect that attenuates loud input levels and boosts soft input levels, thus evening out the volume to create sustain without distortion. The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. ON/OFF Switches the COMP/LM on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET.
Page 48: Eq (Equalizer)
Chapter 5. Parameter Guide SENS (sensitivity) [0–100] This adjusts the sensitivity at which the filter will change in the direction determined by the polarity setting. Higher values will result in a stronger response. With a setting of “0,” the strength of picking will have no effect. FREQ (frequency) [0–100] This adjusts the center frequency of the Wah effect.
Page 49: Mod (Modulation)
The sound will be moved cyclically between left and right. PD SHIFT (pedal shift): This effect lets you use the EXP pedal of the VG-88 to control the amount of pitch shift. VIBRATO: This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch.
Page 50 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide ● When “P.SHIFTER” is selected as the type ON/OFF [OFF, ON] Turns the two each pitch shifter sounds on/off. MODE Selection for the pitch shifter mode. POLY: You can play chords. MONO: Compared with conventional pitch shifters, modulation is minimized.
Page 51 EFFECTS ● When “PHASER” is selected as the type RATE [0–100, BPM –BPM ] This sets the rate of the phaser effect. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the BPM (p. 55) specified for each patch.
Page 52 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide ● When “2x2 CHORUS” is selected as the type X OVER F (crossover frequency) [100 Hz–4.00 kHz] This parameter sets the frequency at which the frequency components of the direct sound are divided into bass and treble bands.
Page 53: Delay
EFFECTS DELAY This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. ON/OFF Switches the DELAY on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. DLY TIME (delay time) [0–1800 msec, BPM –BPM ] This determines the delay time.
Page 54: Reverb
Chapter 5. Parameter Guide REVERB This simulates the sound that reaches the listener after being reflected from many surfaces (late reverberation). ON/OFF Switches the REVERB on/off. * Turning [VALUE] will select PRESET. MODE This selects the reverb mode. ROOM 1: Simulates the reverberation of a small room.
Page 55: Level/Bpm/Key
PEDAL/ASSIGN Adjust these settings if you would like to use the VG-88's EXP pedal or CTL pedal, a pedal connected to the VG-88, or an external MIDI device to control parameters as you play. * Turn on the effect that contains the parameter you wish to control.
Page 56: Ez Edit
Adjusts the depth or modulation of the sound. DELAY [0–100] Adjusts the reverberation of the sound. CONTRAST [1–16] Depending on the location of the VG-88, the display may be difficult to read. In such a case, adjust the display contrast.
Page 57: Gk Func (Gk Function)
MASTER LEVEL: Increment or decrement the master level. PEDAL FUNC: While holding down the S1/S2 switch of the GK-2A/ GK-3, press a VG-88 pedal to assign the function. Number pedal [1]: MASTER LEVEL down Number pedal [2]: MASTER LEVEL up...
Page 58: Global
This is where settings for Output Select are made. OUTPUT SELECT Selects the type of device that is connected. GUITAR AMP: If you have connected the VG-88 to the guitar input jack (INPUT) of a guitar amp COMBO: Combo type (single unit containing amp and speaker)
Page 59: System
SYSTEM This is where settings for the VG-88’s operating environment are made. DRIVER This is where settings for the divided pickup are made. SETTING [A, B, C, D, E] Up to five Driver Settings can be stored in memory. If you use more than one guitar, this provides a handy way to store the settings for each one in memory.
Page 60: Pedal
Chapter 5. Parameter Guide PEDAL Specifies the operations of the VG-88’s built-in pedal and an external pedal. BANK SW MODE (bank switch mode) Determines how the patch will change when you press the BANK pedals. WAIT NUM: After changing the bank, press a number pedal [1]–[4] to switch the patch.
Page 61: Midi
When using program change messages transmitted from an external MIDI device to select patch numbers, you can freely specify the correspondence between the program change messages received by the VG-88 and the patch numbers that will be selected. ● BULK DUMP Provides for the transmission of data via MIDI.
Page 62: Chapter 6. Changing The System Settings
Adjust the pickup sensitivity for each string as appropriate for the way in which the divided pickup was installed. * If you will be using two or more guitars to play the VG-88, you must make sensitivity settings for the divided pickup of each guitar.
Page 63: Specify The Direction In Which The Divided Pickup Is Installed
[F4] (SPACE): A space will be inserted at the cursor location, and the cursor will move one space to the right. [F5] (DELETE): Delete a character and move the subsequent text forward. [F6] (A, a, 1, ■): Switch between inputting “uppercase characters,” “lowercase characters,”...
Page 64: Exchanging The Location Of S1/S2
Chapter 6. Changing the system settings ■ Exchanging the location of S1/ On guitars that have a built-in divided pickup, the S1/S2 switches may be located in the opposite locations from the GK pickup. You can make this setting if you want the operation to be the same.
Page 65: Setting The Function Of An External Foot Switch (Fs-5U)
■ Setting the function of an external foot switch (FS-5U) Here’s how you can specify the function of an external foot switch connected to the SUB CTL 1,2 jack. Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. Press [F6] (SYSTEM).
Page 66: Value Dial Settings
Screen/display-related settings ■ Adjusting the display contrast Immediately after the VG-88’s power is turned on, or after it has been used for an extended period of time, the text or icons in the LCD screen may become difficult to read. If this occurs, please adjust the contrast.
Page 67: Selecting The Function Of The Synth Vol Knob
■ Selecting the function of the SYNTH VOL knob Make sure you’re in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. Press [F4] (GK FUNC). Press [F6] (SYNTH VOL). fig.6-32 Rearranging the order of patches * It is not possible to rearrange the preset patches. Make sure you’re in Play page.
Page 68: Chapter 7. Using Midi
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. ■ MIDI channels MIDI is able to independently control more than one MIDI device over a single MIDI cable.
Page 69: About Midi Omni Mode
■ About MIDI Omni Mode * Even if Omni Mode is turned ON, exclusive data will be received only if its device ID matches the “Device ID” setting of the VG-88. * The factory setting is “OMNI ON.” Make sure you’re in Play page.
Page 70: Switching The Patches Of An External Device
■ Selecting the Program Change By transmitting bank select and Program Change messages from an external MIDI device to the VG-88, you can switch VG-88 patches without using its foot pedals or [VALUE] dial. Make sure you’re in Play page.
Page 71: Setting The Program Change Reception Map
[VALUE] to move to the Program Change number to be set. fig.7-08a Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the PATCH value, then select the target VG-88 internal Patch. fig.7-08b Specifying the Control Change number transmitted when the pedal is operated Here's how to specify the Control Change number that will be transmitted when you operate the built-in pedal or an external pedal.
Page 72: Transmitting/Receiving All Sound Data
Chapter 7. Using MIDI Transmitting/receiving all sound data The VG-88’s system parameter and patch parameter settings can be transferred as a whole to or from an external device as MIDI exclusive data. If you use a MIDI sequencer that is able to record exclusive data, you can transmit system parameters and patch parameters to the MIDI sequencer, and save them on a floppy disk.
Page 73: Chapter 8. Appendices
Troubleshooting This section explains some things that might go wrong when using the VG-88, and what needs to be done to correct the problem. If you think there may be something wrong with your VG-88, please check through the following first. If these suggestions don’t fix the problem, then go ahead and contact the store you bought it from, or your nearest Roland Service Station.
Page 74: Restoring The Factory Settings (Initialization)
Restoring the factory settings (Initialization) To restore the factory settings of the VG-88, do as follows. You can initialize all settings, or only a specified section of the patch data in the user area or system settings.
Page 75: Midi Implementation Chart
* 1 You can make a setting that either allows or prohibits transmission. * 2 This ignores the LSB. * 3 This message is assigned to the VG-88’s pedal as well as the external pedal. * 4 This recognize the message set for “Parameters realtime control.”...
Page 76: Specifications
Chapter 8. Appendices Specifications VG-88: V-Guitar System AD Conversion 24 bit AF Method (NORMAL INPUT) 20 bit (GK INPUT) D/A Conversion 20 bit 128 times Oversampling ∆∑ Modulation Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories 260 (Preset: 160 + User: 100)
Page 77: Index
Index Numerics 12STRINGS ... 36 2x2 CHORUS ... 52 ACOUSTIC ... 36 ACTIVE RANGE ... 32, 56 ATTACK ... 44 BANK AREA ... 64 BANK SW MODE ... 64 BODY ... 39 BODY LEV ... 44 BOWED ... 36 BPM ... 55 BRASS ...
Page 78 Index PWM ... 37 PWM MOD ... 44 rearranging ... 25 REVERB ... 54 S1/S2 POSITION ... 64 saving ... 25 SCALE ... 63 SOLO ... 37 SUB CTL1 ... 65 SUB EQ ... 51 SUSTAIN ... 43 SYNTH VOL ... 57, 67 SYSTEM ...
Page 79: Patch List
VG-88 PATCH LIST Name USER 1-1 V-GUITAR USER 1-2 AcGt12st USER 1-3 TEXS ST USER 1-4 OCT DRV USER 2-1 SMOKE ST USER 2-2 NYLON USER 2-3 STD JAZZ USER 2-4 ECHO PAD USER 3-1 OD STACK USER 3-2 12st+EGt...
Page 80 Name PRESET 26-1 V-GUITAR PRESET 26-2 AcGt12st PRESET 26-3 TEXS ST PRESET 26-4 OCT DRV PRESET 27-1 SMOKE ST PRESET 27-2 NYLON PRESET 27-3 STD JAZZ PRESET 27-4 ECHO PAD PRESET 28-1 OD STACK PRESET 28-2 12st+EGt PRESET 28-3 MILD ST PRESET 28-4 ORGAN PRESET 29-1...
Page 81 PEDAL/ASSIGN Parameter List COSM GUITAR COSM GT (COSM GUITAR) ON/OFF F-BASS COLOR BODY ATTACK BODY LOW CUT LEVEL COSM EQ (EQ) ON/OFF LEVEL L-MID G LOW G HIGH G H-MID G PICKUP PICKUP TONE LEVEL PT SHIFT (PITCH SHIFT) ON/OFF SHIFT1–6 FINE1–6 E.LEVEL1–6...
Page 82 1:F.BACK 1:PAN 1:LEVEL DIR LEVEL 2:ON/OFF 2:SHIFT 2:FINE 2:PAN 2:LEVEL FX:FL (FLANGER) RATE DEPTH MANUAL RESONANCE LEVEL FX:PH (PHASER) RATE DEPTH MANUAL RESONANCE LEVEL STEP FX:SUB EQ (SUB EQ) LEVEL L-MID G LOW G HIGH G H-MID G FX:2x2CE (2x2CHORUS) L-RATE L-DEPTH L-LEVEL...
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Page 84 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

Roland VG-88 Owner's Manual

Using the Unit Safely

Concepts Behind Development of the V-Guitar System

Main Features

How to Use this Manual

Important Notes

Front and Rear Panels

Chapter 1. Preparations for Playing

Chapter 2. Overview of the VG-88 - Basic Knowledge

Chapter 3. Creating Sounds - Basic Section

Chapter 4. Creating Sounds - Advanced Section

Chapter 5. Parameter Guide

Chapter 6. Changing the System Settings

Chapter 7. Using MIDI

Chapter 8. Appendices

Index

Patch List

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