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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manuale dell'utente Manual de instrucciones Manual do Proprietário Gebruikershandleiding...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : JS-8 Type of Equipment : Audio Player with Guitar Effects Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 NOTICE AVIS WARNING For the U.K. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
“modeling technology. ” COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a technical innovation from Roland that combines a number of such sound-modeling technologies to create new and unique sounds. Owner's Manual Contents Main Features ... -
Page 4: Main Features
Chapter Main Features The JS-8 combines the functions of an audio playback device with a variety of popular BOSS guitar effects, all in a single unit. Just plug in your guitar and enjoy performing along with songs while playing through great-sounding COSM amps and effects. Basic Structure of the JS-8 Basic Routing of Sounds You can easily play along with your favorite songs. - Page 5 USB memory separately. Memory Con rmed as Functional with the JS-8 Information on SD cards and USB memory confirmed to work with the JS-8 can be found on the Roland website. http://www.roland.com/ Audio Player Section E ects Section Songs Supported by the JS-8 The JS-8 works with songs in the following formats.
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Page 6: Setting Up The Js-8
Chapter Setting Up the JS-8 Basic setup for the JS-8 AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) Be sure to use a PSB-1U adaptor. The use of any other adaptor may cause malfunction. Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces down- wards. -
Page 7: Basic Operation Of The Js-8
By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. When powering up • Turn on the power to your component stereo system or mixer last. When powering down •... -
Page 8: Using The Js-8 With Other Devices
When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. Unsuitable places for connection •Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution) - Page 9 LINE OUT jacks About the AUX IN Jack Input audio from line-level devices here. About the LINE OUT Jacks Output audio to a component stereo system or other device from here. Setting Up the JS-8 Stereo Headphones Stereo Headphones Electric Guitar...
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Page 10: Play Your Guitar With Songs As Your Backing
Chapter Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Playing Songs Play[ ] and Stop[ ] Use these buttons to start and stop performances. Rewind[ ] and Fast Forward[ ] These let you move rapidly to points before and after the cur- rent playback location in the song. -
Page 11: Recording Performances
Recording Performances You can record the exact sounds you hear from the JS-8. Recording Performances 1. Press [ ]( REC). To Stop Recording 1. Press [ ](STOP). Saves the recorded song and starts playback. • Recorded data (songs) are automatically assigned the name "SONG****" (with **** indicating the number). •... -
Page 12: Selecting Songs
Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Selecting Songs Selecting Songs 1. Press [SONG LIST]. 2. Turn the dial to select a song. 3. Press [ENTER]. Select the song you want to hear or the rhythm you want played. You can narrow the number of songs displayed by specifying certain conditions ( SEARCH Function). - Page 13 With the MENU button... Pressing [SONG LIST] and then [MENU] allows you to carry out the following procedures. You can choose from the following types of searches. SEARCH Type Description ALL SONGS All songs included in the saved albums and artists are listed. USER Data recorded with the JS-8 is automatically registered in this category.
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Page 14: Switching E Ects
Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Switching E ects Select E ects 1. Press [EFFECTS]. Switch to the SOLO E ect 1. Press [ SOLO]. Switching Back and Forth Between Two E ects Different JS-8 effect numbers are stored depending on whether SOLO is on or off. The JS-8 will assign a different effect patch number depending on whether the SOLO button is on or off. -
Page 15: Saving E Ects
Changing E ects to Get the Desired Sound 1. Press [EFFECTS]. 2. Press the right cursor button. You can create sounds by choosing song genres and using intuitive sound-shaping grids that adjust multiple parameters with You can create sounds by choosing song genres and using intuitive sound-shaping grids that adjust multiple parameters with a single control. -
Page 16: Convenient Practice Functions
Play Your Guitar with Songs as Your Backing Convenient Practice Functions Tuner 1. Press [TUNER]. Use this feature to tune your instruments. This sets the frequency of A4 (the middle A on a piano keyboard). Adjust the tuning until the desired pitch is shown and both triangles are lit. -
Page 17: Phrase Trainer
Phrase Trainer Repeating Playback of a Fixed Segment ( AB REPEAT) 1. Press [](PLAY). 2. Press [A B] at the start point, and again at the end point of the segment to be repeated. Use this feature for guitar solo practice and in other situa- tions where you want to practice along with a single section as it plays back repeatedly. -
Page 18: Importing Songs
Chapter Importing Songs Importing Songs from CD Players and Other Devices Digital Audio Player, or other equipment Importing the Song ( CAPTURE) Use this procedure to import (capture) songs from CD players and other devices. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select CAPTURE with the dial and press [ENTER]. 3. -
Page 19: Capturing Songs From Various Sound Sources
• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by any third party. Roland Corporation and BOSS Corporation assume no liability whatsoever with regard to any infringement of third-party copyright arising through your use of this unit. -
Page 20: Using The Js-8 Song List Editor
You can delete any unneeded data to utilize the SD card's capacity more e ectively. • You can access the data again by backing up the les before deleting them or by downloading the various les from the Roland website. -
Page 21: Editing Song Information
Importing Songs into the JS-8 from CDs ( CD IMPORT) This procedure converts music CDs to songs and imports them into the JS-8. 1. Start up the Song List Editor. 2. Load the CD you want to import into the JS-8. 3. -
Page 22: Convenient Functions
Chapter Convenient Functions Advanced Editing of E ect Parameters 1. Press [EFFECTS]. Screen 1 Effect patch number Select the effect Use the dial to select patch you want the effect category. to edit here. Screen 5 (Example: AMP) Use the cursor buttons and Press [ENTER] to dial to edit the... - Page 23 About the E ect Menu Pressing [EFFECT] and then [MENU] allows you to carry out a variety of different procedures. MENU Category Description Screen Saves the effect patch currently being edited WRITE (or copies the current patch if it’s unedited). Changes the name of PATCH NAME the effect patch.
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Page 24: About The Js-8'S Internal E Ects
The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from Roland/BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with Roland/BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS’s JS-8. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated. - Page 25 TYPE Paremeter BOSS CRUNCH This is a crunch sound that faithfully reproduces picking nuances. BLUES This is a sound suited to blues. WILD CRUNCH This is a crunch sound with wild distortion. STACK CRUNCH This is a crunch sound with high gain. VO DRIVE This models the drive sound of a VOX AC-30TB.
- Page 26 Convenient Functions Parameter BASS MIDDLE TREBLE These adjust the volume of the respective EQ bands. When you set the TYPE parameter to VO DRIVE, VO LEAD, VO CLEAN, MATCH DRIVE, FAT MATCH, or MATCH LEAD, the PRESENCE parameter functions as the high cut filter found in the original amps.
- Page 27 FX parameter list Parameter OFF/ON Turns FX OFF/ON. FX SELECT Parameter This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. Select the type of distortion with TYPE, then use DRIVE to adjust the amount of distortion. OD/DS ”OD/DS parameter list” (p. 26) You can connect an expression pedal to the EXP PEDAL CTL1/2 jack and use the pedal to control the wah effect in real time.
- Page 28 Convenient Functions OD/DS parameter list BOOSTER This is a booster with unique characteristics in the Mid Bst midrange. This produces a great sound for solos. This not only functions as a booster, but also pro- Cln Bst duces a clean tone that has punch even when used alone.
- Page 29 COMP parameter list Parameter SUSTAIN This sets the sustain for the sound. ATTACK This sets the attack (onset) of the sound. LEVEL This sets the volume level of the effect. LIMITER parameter list Parameter When the input signal level exceeds the THRESHOLD level set here, limiting will be applied.
- Page 30 Convenient Functions ROTARY parameter list Parameter This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT of RATE SLOW rotation when set to “SLOW. ” This parameter adjusts the SPEED SELECT of RATE FAST rotation when set to “FAST. ” DEPTH This sets the richness of the effect. This parameter changes the simulated SPEED SELECT speaker’s rotating speed.
- Page 31 DELAY parameter list Parameter OFF/ON Turns the DELAY OFF/ON. Use this to choose the type of delay. SINGLE This is a simple monaural delay. This delay is specifically for stereo output. This provides a tap delay effect that divides the delay time between the left and right channels.
- Page 32 Convenient Functions CHORUS parameter list Parameter OFF/ON Turns the CHORUS OFF/ON. Use this to choose the type of chorus. MONO This chorus effect outputs the same sound from the left and right channels. ST 1 This is a stereo chorus effect that adds different chorus sounds to L channel and R channel. This stereo chorus uses spatial synthesis, with the direct sound output in the left channel TYPE ST 2...
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Page 33: Adjusting The Guitar And Mic Input Sensitivity
4. Set INPUT GAIN parameter to MIC. Turning O the Internal Speakers You can output audio from the JS-8's OUTPUT jacks to an external playback device (Ex. component stereo system). When doing so, you may want to turn off the JS-8's internal speakers. -
Page 34: Using Foot Switches And Expression Pedals
Convenient Functions Using Foot Switches and Expression Pedals Expression Pedal (Roland EV-5, etc.) If you’re using an FS-5U footswitch, set its POLARITY switch as shown below. Never connect or disconnect the expression pedal or the footswitch while this unit’s power is on. -
Page 35: Using Usb Audio Interfaces
Save the USB driver installer for your computer. The following procedure is not necessary if you already have downloaded the USB driver from the Roland website and saved it on your computer. If so, proceed to “Installing the USB Driver”. - Page 36 Convenient Functions Using the JS-8 with Commercial Digital Audio Workstation ( DAW) Software Via USB, you can use the JS-8 as an audio interface for commercially available DAW software. Record audio from a connected Via USB, you can use the JS-8 as an audio interface for commercially available DAW software. Record audio from a connected Via USB, you can use the JS-8 as an audio interface for commercially available guitar or mic into the DAW, either dry or with the JS-8's effects applied.
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Page 37: Using Commercial Sd Cards
Memory Con rmed as Functional with the JS-8 Information on SD cards confirmed to work with the JS-8 can be found on the Roland website. http://www.roland.com/ • The JS-8 supports SDHC memory cards. • Some SD card types or SD cards from some manufactur- ers may not record or play backproperly on the JS-8. -
Page 38: Backing Up
"Removable Disk (*:)" may appear instead of the JS-8 icon. 4. Copy (drag and drop) the entire ROLAND folder within the JS-8 icon to a folder residing on the computer. Copy the entire ROLAND folder. Copying only portions within the ROLAND folder may render the data unusable as backup data. -
Page 39: Recovering Backed Up Data (Recover)
2. When the USB SELECT screen appears in the JS-8, select JS-8 SONG LIST EDITOR and press [ENTER]. 3. Copy (drag and drop ) the backed up entire “ROLAND” folder on the computer to the “JS-8” icon (or the “Removable disk (*:)”... -
Page 40: Song Settings ( Song Information/ Protect/ E Ects/ Song Name)
Convenient Functions Song Settings ( Song Information/ Protect/ E ects/ Song Name) 1. Turn the dial to select the desired song. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select SONG INFO, then press [ENTER]. Press the right cur- Screen 1 sor button to switch to Screen 2. -
Page 41: Various System Settings
Various System Settings 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use the dial to select SYSTEM, and then press [ENTER]. You can make a variety of settings for the JS-8 in the SYSTEM screen. SYSTEM Category Description SYSTEM SETTING Allows you to turn the internal speaker on and off and adjust the GUITAR/MIC IN jack input sensitivity. Adjusts the tone of the entire JS-8. -
Page 42: Appendices
Unsupported USB Memory! This card (or USB Memory) cannot be used by the JS-8. Use an SD card (USB Memory) that Roland has verified as working with the JS-8. Information on SD cards (USB Memo- ries) confirmed to work with the JS-8 can be found on the Roland website. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power not turning on • Make sure the JS-8's AC adaptor is properly connected to the power outlet and the JS-8 (p. 4). No sound • Is the MASTER LEVEL knob turned down? (p. 6) • Is the SPEAKER switch set to OFF? (p. 31) •... -
Page 44: Using The Unit Safely
Refer This unit, either alone or in all servicing to your retailer, the combination with an amplifier nearest Roland Service Center, or and headphones or speakers, an authorized Roland distribu- may be capable of producing tor, as listed on the “Information”... -
Page 45: 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. Additional Precautions... -
Page 46: Index
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters. - Page 47 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : JS-8 Type of Equipment : Audio Player with Guitar Effects Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 NOTICE AVIS WARNING For the U.K.
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