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Roland CUBE-80X Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Guide d'utilisation
Manuale dell'utente
Manual del usuario
Manual do proprietário
Gebruikershandleiding
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Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Guide d’utilisation Manuale dell'utente Manual del usuario Manual do proprietário Gebruikershandleiding Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Block Diagram ..........23 Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 4: 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 5 • Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;...

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Please be aware that unit settings or the contents of the solo function stored in memory may be lost when the unit is sent for servicing. Important data should always be written down on paper. Roland assumes no liability with respect to recovery of any lost data. Additional Precautions 551Kai •...

  • Page 7: Main Features

    Dyna Amp lets you achieve unprecedented tonal change and new expressiveness by varying your picking dynamics. COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is proprietary Roland modeling technology, which analyzes the way in which sound is affected by elements such as electronic circuitry, structure, and materials, and combines these elements to reconstruct the desired sound.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control Panel INPUT Jack Connect your guitar here. JC CLEAN Channel This models the Roland JC-120. This is a sound that readily extends up to the treble range. This amp is ideal for creating sounds in combination with a multi-effects device.

  • Page 9: Lead Channel

    * 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.

  • Page 10: Solo Function

    Panel Descriptions SOLO Function This lets you save the panel settings for sounds you create with the LEAD channel (such as amp type, gain, equalizer, and various effects) and call them up later. On this unit, this function is called “SOLO.”...

  • Page 11: Delay/Looper Knob

    DELAY/LOOPER Knob You can switch to either of two delay types or the LOOPER function by positioning this knob. When the knob is at WARM or CLEAR, this functions as a delay, and you can adjust the volume level of the delay by adjusting the knob’s position.

  • Page 12: Power Switch

    Panel Descriptions POWER Switch Turns the power on and off. * Once the connections have been completed (p. 11), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel PCS-31 BOSS FS-6, etc. DELAY/LOOPER MUTE REVERB TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB Foot Switches * 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. FOOT SW Jacks FOOT SW TYPE Switch Either momentary or latch type footswitch pedals can be used with this unit.

  • Page 14: Panel Descriptions

    For LOOPER: LOOPER operation (p. 17) Function RING: DELAY/LOOPER MUTE For DELAY: Switches DELAY on and off For LOOPER: Mutes LOOPER When connecting PCS-31 the FS-5L (RING) CUBE-80X Rear Panel TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB DELAY/LOOPER MUTE When (RING) connecting the FS-6 CUBE-80X DELAY/LOOPER MUTE Rear Panel Set the switches as shown as bellow.
  • Page 15 Important Notes When Using a Latch-type Footswitch Pedal Normally, the on/off state of the footswitch pedal takes precedence over the control panel for switching EFX, delay, or reverb on and off. However, the on or off states stored in memory using the SOLO function take precedence when saved SOLO-function panel settings are called up.
  • Page 16 For LOOPER: LOOPER operation (p. 17) Function RING: DELAY/LOOPER MUTE For DELAY: Switches DELAY on and off For LOOPER: Mutes LOOPER When connecting the FS-5U CUBE-80X Rear Panel When connecting the FS-6 CUBE-80X Rear Panel DELAY/LOOPER MUTE Jack TIP: EFX...

  • Page 17: Power Cord

    EXT SPEAKER Jack This is for connecting an external speaker. When one is connected, sound is played both from the external speaker and from the unit’s built-in speaker. * When connecting to an external speaker, make sure the speaker conforms to the following specifications. Impedance: 8 ohms or less Allowable power input:...

  • Page 18: Using The Solo Function

    Using the SOLO Function You can save and call up the panel settings (those enclosed by the line in the figure) for sounds you create with the LEAD channel. On this unit, this function is called “SOLO.” By default, “Loud Metal” (p. 20) sample settings are saved in the SOLO function.

  • Page 19: Using The Looper

    * Never use this unit for any purpose that may infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility for any infringement of third-party copyright arising through your use of this unit.

  • Page 20: Overdubbing The Phrase

    Using the LOOPER Overdubbing the Phrase Press the TAP switch or depress the TAP/REC/ PLAY/DUB footswitch pedal to play back the phrase. The TAP switch lights in green and loop playback of the phrase starts. Press the TAP switch or depress the TAP/REC/ PLAY/DUB footswitch pedal a once time.

  • Page 21: Using The Tuner Function

    Using the Tuner Function This unit is equipped with a tuner function. In addition to manual tuning, you can also use it as a chromatic tuner. * Use manual tuning when the strings are substantially out of tune (such as after changing strings). Manual Tuning Press the TUNER button.

  • Page 22: Space Clean

    This is a transparent sound that uses spatial effects. Use the JC CLEAN amp, which is modeled on the Roland JC-120, and add chorus, long delay, and reverb.
  • Page 23 Tube Crunch SELECT switch = LEAD Swamp Crunch SELECT switch = LEAD Hard Stack Delay time = 30 ms SELECT switch = LEAD Tapping Lead Delay time = approx. 650 ms (reference) SELECT switch = LEAD When the GAIN knob is at maximum, this produces a sound with the lustrous distortion obtained from a vacuum-tube amplifier with the volume turned all the way up.
  • Page 24 Appendices Rockabilly Slap Delay time = 90 ms SELECT switch = LEAD Mersey Beat SELECT switch = LEAD Dynamic Style Delay time = approx. 650 ms (reference) SELECT switch = LEAD This is the slapback-echo sound used in rockabilly and country. The BLACK PANEL amp produces a clean sound that is bright and sweet, with a powerful midrange and high end supported by a thick bass.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications CUBE-80X: Guitar Amplifier ● Rated Power Output 80 W ● Nominal Input Level (@ 1 kHz) INPUT (JC CLEAN channel): -10 dBu/1 M ohms AUX IN: -10 dBu ● Speaker 30 cm (12 inches) ● Controls POWER Switch, SELECT Switch, TUNER Switch <JC CLEAN CH>...
  • Page 27 For EU Countries For China...
  • Page 28 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
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