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  • Page 1 Parameter Guide © 2023 Roland Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Effect Parameters .

  • Page 3: Channel

    CHANNEL CHANNEL1, 2 (CH1, 2) INPUT Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Selects the input source. Guitar connected to the Guitar jack * Only for channel 1 CH1, 2 Mic or audio equipment connected to the MIC 1, 2 connectors Select these when you want to use channels 1/2 as a stereo link. INPUT 1&2 When stereo link is turned on, the same settings apply to both channels.
  • Page 4 CHANNEL EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) OFF, ON (ON/OFF) Turns EFFECTS on/off. Selects an effect category. Selects effect patches for guitars. GUITAR * Only for channel 1 EFFECTS Selects effect patches for vocals. CATEGORY SING * Only for channel 1, 2 TALK Selects effect patches for conversations.

  • Page 5: Instrument

    CHANNEL INSTRUMENT INPUT Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Selects the input source. INST keyboard or audio equipment connected to the MIC 1, 2 connectors Headset mic INPUT HEAD SET * You can set “HEAD SET” for just one channel. Off (no used) GAIN -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the input gain.
  • Page 6 CHANNEL GENERAL Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Sets whether to input USB audio signals as auxiliary input (AUX IN) for each channel (ON) or USB AUX IN OFF, ON not (OFF). Configures the input position for the USB audio signal. INPUT Inputs at the position before the signal passes through the EQ/effects.

  • Page 7: Usb

    CHANNEL INPUT Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) GAIN -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the input gain. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) OFF, ON (ON/OFF) Turns EQ on/off. -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low frequency range. LOW MID -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low-middle frequency range. FREQ 20.0–500 Hz–16.0 kHz...

  • Page 8: Bluetooth

    CHANNEL BLUETOOTH® INPUT Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) PAIR – Pairs this unit with your mobile device. GAIN -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the input gain. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (ON/OFF) OFF, ON Turns EQ on/off. -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low frequency range. LOW MID -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low-middle frequency range.

  • Page 9: Sound Pad

    CHANNEL SOUND PAD EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (ON/OFF) OFF, ON Turns the dedicated effect for the SOUND PAD channel on/off. Selects the effect type and configures the parameters. * The parameters to set depend on the selected effect type. FX TYPE * Edited settings are saved as-is.

  • Page 10: Pad (Effects Pad)

    PAD (EFFECTS PAD) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) BANK1-1–8-8 (FUNCTION) A–D Selects the group. Select the category. The functions you can select are different for each category. Controls the functions for the specified channel. CH1–2, INST, USB, BLUETOOTH, SOUND CH SOUND CH: SOUND PAD channel OUTPUT Controls the output function.
  • Page 11 PAD (EFFECTS PAD) FUNCTION A Explanation CHANNEL LEVEL -6 Lowers the level for the specified channel by 6 dB. CHANNEL LEVEL -12 Lowers the level for the specified channel by 12 dB. CATEGORY: USB, BLUETOOTH No function is assigned. EFFECT ON/OFF Toggles the EFFECTS button on/off.
  • Page 12 PAD (EFFECTS PAD) FUNCTION B–D Explanation CATEGORY: CH1–2, INST No function is assigned. Switches between effect patches in numerical order from lowest to highest. PATCH INC Switches between effect patches in numerical order from highest to lowest. PATCH DEC Each time you press the pad, the effect patch toggles between the one that’s set for MIN and the one that’s PATCH TOGGLE set for MAX.

  • Page 13: Foot Sw

    FOOT SW CTL/EXP CTL1, 2 Parameter Explanation ue (Bold: default) (FUNCTION) A–D Selects the group. Select the category. The functions you can select are different for each category. Controls the functions for the specified channel. CH1–2, INST, USB, BLUETOOTH, SOUND CH SOUND CH: SOUND PAD channel CATEGORY OUTPUT...
  • Page 14 FOOT SW FUNCTION A Explanation CATEGORY: USB, BLUETOOTH No function is assigned. EFFECT ON/OFF Toggles the EFFECTS button on/off. NS ON/OFF Toggles “NS” on/off for the dedicated effect. FX1 ON/OFF Toggles “FX” on/off for the dedicated effect. CHANNEL EQ ON/OFF Toggles “EQ”...
  • Page 15 FOOT SW FUNCTION B–D Explanation CATEGORY: CH1–2, INST No function is assigned. PATCH INC Switches between effect patches in numerical order from lowest to highest. PATCH DEC Switches between effect patches in numerical order from highest to lowest. Each time you press the footswitch, the effect patch toggles between the one that’s set for MIN and the PATCH TOGGLE one that’s set for MAX.
  • Page 16 FOOT SW Parameter Explanation ue (Bold: default) (FUNCTION) A–D Selects the group. Select the category. The functions you can select are different for each category. Controls the functions for the specified channel. CH1–2, INST, USB, BLUETOOTH, SOUND CH CATEGORY SOUND CH: SOUND PAD channel OUTPUT Controls the output function.
  • Page 17 FOOT SW FUNCTION B–D Explanation CATEGORY: CH1–2, INST No function is assigned. CHANNEL REVERB SEND Controls “REVERB SEND” in GENERAL for the specified channel. CHANNEL LEVEL Controls the volume for the specified channel. CATEGORY: USB, BLUETOOTH No function is assigned. CHANNEL EQ PAN Controls “PAN”...

  • Page 18: Ga-Fc

    FOOT SW GA-FC PEDAL1–6 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (FUNCTION) A–D Selects the group. Select the category. The functions you can select are different for each category. Controls the functions for the specified channel. CH1–2, INST, USB, BLUETOOTH, SOUND CH SOUND CH: SOUND PAD channel OUTPUT Controls the output function.
  • Page 19 FOOT SW FUNCTION A Explanation CHANNEL LEVEL +6 Raises the level for the specified channel by 6 dB. CHANNEL LEVEL -6 Lowers the level for the specified channel by 6 dB. CHANNEL LEVEL -12 Lowers the level for the specified channel by 12 dB. CATEGORY: USB, BLUETOOTH No function is assigned.
  • Page 20 FOOT SW FUNCTION B–D Explanation CATEGORY: CH1–2, INST No function is assigned. PATCH INC Switches between effect patches in numerical order from lowest to highest. PATCH DEC Switches between effect patches in numerical order from highest to lowest. Each time you press the switch, the effect patch toggles between the one that’s set for MIN and the one PATCH TOGGLE that’s set for MAX.
  • Page 21 FOOT SW EXP1, 2 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (FUNCTION) A–D Selects the group. Select the category. The functions you can select are different for each category. Controls the functions for the specified channel. CH1–2, INST, USB, BLUETOOTH, SOUND CH CATEGORY SOUND CH: SOUND PAD channel Controls the output function.

  • Page 22: General

    FOOT SW FUNCTION B–D Explanation CATEGORY: CH1–2, INST No function is assigned. CHANNEL REVERB SEND Controls “REVERB SEND” in GENERAL for the specified channel. CHANNEL LEVEL Controls the volume for the specified channel. CATEGORY: USB, MOBILE, BLUETOOTH No function is assigned. CHANNEL EQ PAN Controls “PAN”...

  • Page 23: Output

    OUTPUT MAIN OUT Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (ON/OFF) OFF, ON Turns EQ on/off. -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low frequency range. LOW MID -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low-middle frequency range. FREQ 20.0–500 Hz–16.0 kHz Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the LO MID.

  • Page 24: Usb Main, Usb Monitor

    OUTPUT USB MAIN, USB MONITOR Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (ON/OFF) OFF, ON Turns EQ on/off. -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low frequency range. LOW MID -20–0–+20 dB Adjusts the gain for the low-middle frequency range. FREQ Hz–16.0 kHz 20.0–500 Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the LO MID.

  • Page 25: Effects

    OUTPUT EFFECTS COMP Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Sets the compressor depth. COMP OFF, 1–40 When this is “OFF”, no compressor effect is applied. TONE -50–0–50 Adjusts the tonal character of the compressor. NATURAL -50–0–50 Larger values make the compressor take effect in a more natural way. REVERB Parameter Value...

  • Page 26: Setup

    SETUP DISPLAY Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) BRIGHTNESS 1–10 Adjusts the brightness of the display. LED ON 1–10 Adjusts the brightness of the buttons when the buttons are on. LED OFF 1–5–10 Adjusts the brightness of the buttons when the buttons are off. Sets how the channel edit buttons (channel 1–BLUETOOTH channel) and the OUTPUT edit button lights up.

  • Page 27: Effect Parameters

    The tone to one suitable for solos. compression. Adjusts the volume level when the SOLO SOLO LEVEL 0–70–100 This is the sound of the BOSS ML-2 which is ideal for high speed SW is ON. METAL CORE metal riffs. This models a FUZZFACE.

  • Page 28: Preamp (Amp)

    PREAMP TYPE PREAMP (AMP) Type Explanation This is an amp that uses BOSS’s proprietary cutting-edge AIRD (Augmented An amp with a broad frequency range and an extremely flat TRANSPARENT Impulse Response Dynamics) technology to simulate every detail of a guitar response.

  • Page 29: Noise Suppressor (Ns)

    Effect Parameters MIC TYPE NOISE SUPPRESSOR (NS) Type Explanation This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. This is the sound of the SHURE SM-57. DYN57 General dynamic mic used for instruments and vocals. Optimal Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of for use in miking guitar amps.

  • Page 30: Pedal Fx (Pdl)

    Effect Parameters FOOT VOLUME PEDAL FX (PDL) Parameter Value Explanation You can control the wah effect or get a pitch bend effect in real time by (Bold: default) adjusting the expression pedal connected to the FOOT SW jack. You can select how the actual volume changes relative to the amount the pedal is pressed.

  • Page 31: Fx1-3

    Effect Parameters FX1–3 Type Explanation SLOW GEAR This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). With FX1, FX2, and FX3, you can select the effect to be used from the SLOW GEAR BASS following. You can have sound played on the guitar be held You can select the same effect for FX1, FX2, and FX3.
  • Page 32 Effect Parameters AUTO WAH Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the time needed for the effect This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, providing an automatic wah sound to be output after the direct sound has been output. effect. PRE-DELAY 0.0–4 .0–40.0 ms By setting a longer pre delay time, you...
  • Page 33 When “FLAT” is selected, the low cut filter Selects the type of compressor. 16.0 kHz will have no effect. BOSS COMP Sets the frequency at which the high cut This models a BOSS CS-3. Hz–10 .0 kHz– filter begins to take effect. HI CUT 16.0 kHz, FLAT When “FLAT”...
  • Page 34 It produces distinctive cranked-up distortion sound with DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. compression. This is the sound of the BOSS ML-2 which is ideal for high speed METAL CORE metal riffs. DISTORTION This models a FUZZFACE.
  • Page 35 Effect Parameters FEEDBACKER FLANGER/FLANGER BASS Generates feedback performance. The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. * Note that the notes you want to apply feedback to must be played singly and Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) cleanly.
  • Page 36 Effect Parameters HARMONIST When HR1 (HR2): HARMONY is “USER” Parameter Value Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according HR1 (HR2): C -24 (C)–+24 (C) to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to create harmony based on HR1 (HR2): Db -24 (Db)–+24 (Db) diatonic scales.
  • Page 37 Effect Parameters HUMANIZER OCTAVE This can create human vowel-like sounds. This adds a note one octave lower and a note two octaves lower, creating a richer sound. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Sets the mode that switches the vowels. Adds a note one octave lower and a note It changes from VOWEL 1 to VOWEL 2 two octaves lower than the input.
  • Page 38 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. Selects the type of phaser. DIRECT MIX 0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. An original BOSS phaser. PRIME This provides modulation that is not TYPE obtainable from previous units. This is shown if TYPE is set to “PRIME”.
  • Page 39 Effect Parameters PITCH SHIFTER Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the time from when the direct This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a sound is heard until the pitch shifted sounds are heard. range of two octaves.
  • Page 40 Effect Parameters ROTARY SLICER This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) This parameter changes the simulated SPEED SELECT...
  • Page 41 Effect Parameters S-BEND TOUCH WAH BASS Applies intense bending. You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the bass level. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) The effect is applied when you switch this from OFF to ON.
  • Page 42 Effect Parameters VIBRATO DELAY This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the vibrato.
  • Page 43 Effect Parameters Settings common to all types SHIMMER * This is not shown if TYPE is set to “TWIST”. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation Lets you freely specify the amount of (Bold: default) PITCH -24–+12–+24 pitch shift for the delay. Adjusts the delay time.
  • Page 44 Effect Parameters SPACE ECHO Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the delay time of the D1 (D2). Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) * If this value is set as a note length, Selects the combination playback heads. the effect operates according to the 1, 1+2, 1+3, 2+3, Playback heads 2/3 provide delay times 1–400–2000 ms,...

  • Page 45: Delay/Reverb (Dly/Rev)

    Effect Parameters DELAY/REVERB (DLY/REV) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) SPACE ECHO This models the sound of the Roland RE-201. This effect can be used as either a delay or a reverb. TAPE ECHO PX This models the sound of the Maestro Parameter Explanation TYPE...
  • Page 46 Effect Parameters REVERSE Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Sets the frequency at which the high cut Parameter Value Explanation 20.0 Hz–6 .30 (Bold: default) filter begins to take effect. D1:HIGH CUT kHz–20.0 kHz, When this is “ON”, the start position When “FLAT”...
  • Page 47 Effect Parameters REVERB SPACE ECHO Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) This effect adds reverberation to the sound. Selects the combination playback heads. 1, 1+2, 1+3, 2+3, Playback heads 2/3 provide delay times Parameter Value Explanation HEAD (Bold: default) 1+2+3 that are two times or three times as long This selects the reverb type.

  • Page 48: Master (Mst)

    Effect Parameters MASTER (MST) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) When the input sound is loud, this automatically reduces the volume that is These settings are applied to the overall effect patch. being output from the reverb and delay. DUCK POST 0–100 DEPTH As this setting approaches 100, the...
  • Page 49 Effect Parameters EXP1, 2 FUNCTION Function Explanation No function is assigned. PFX PEDAL POSITION Controls “PEDAL POSITION” for PEDAL FX. FX1–3 AUTO WAH FREQ Controls the auto wah “FREQUENCY” for FX1–3. FX1–3 AUTO WAH RATE Controls the auto wah “RATE” for FX1–3. FX1–3 CHORUS RATE Controls the chorus “RATE”...

  • Page 50: Effects Category: Sing

    Effect Parameters EFFECTS CATEGORY: SING MEMO Parameters marked with a are shown in the EFFECTS settings screen for each channel, when the effect switch is “ON” for the currently selected effect patch. ENHANCE (EH) PITCH CORRECT (PCR) ENHANCE is an effect that makes the sound more sharply defined. PITCH CORRECT suppresses instabilities in pitch.

  • Page 51: Fx1-3

    Effect Parameters FX1–3 Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Raising this value makes the pitch of the harmony more closely match the pitch of With FX1, FX2, and FX3, you can select the effect to be used from the the original vocal. following.
  • Page 52 Effect Parameters RADIO T.WAH Produces a radio voice. You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to level. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) Ï Selects the type of filter. LO-FI 1–7–10 Adjusts the amount of blurring.
  • Page 53 Effect Parameters CHORUS FLANGER In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. depth and breadth. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the flanging effect.
  • Page 54 Effect Parameters PHASER ROTARY By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default)
  • Page 55 Effect Parameters ISOLATOR VIBRATO Divides the audio input into three ranges (LO, MID, HI) and cuts the This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. specified region. You can cut in synchronization with the tempo. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 56 Effect Parameters FREEZE DELAY This produces the Freeze function to hold sounds. This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Specifies the length to which FREEZE is LENGTH SHORT, MID, LONG...

  • Page 57: Delay/Reverb (Dly/Rev)

    Effect Parameters DELAY/REVERB (DLY/REV) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) When the input sound is loud, this automatically reduces the volume that is This effect can be used as either a delay or a reverb. being output from the delay. 0–100 DUCK DEPTH As this value is increased, the ducking Parameter...
  • Page 58 Effect Parameters REVERB Parameter Explanation ue (Bold: default) Sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect. This effect adds reverberation to the sound. LOW CUT FLAT, 20–800 Hz When “FLAT” is selected, the low cut filter Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 59: Master (Mst)

    Effect Parameters EXP1, 2 FUNCTION MASTER (MST) FUNCTION Explanation These settings are applied to the overall effect patch. No function is assigned. FX1–3 FILTER RATE Controls the filter “RATE” for FX1–3. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) FX1–3 FILTER STEP RATE Controls the filter “STEP RATE”...

  • Page 60: Effects Category: Talk

    Effect Parameters EFFECTS CATEGORY: TALK MEMO Parameters marked with a are shown in the EFFECTS settings screen for each channel, when the effect switch is “ON” for the currently selected effect patch. ENHANCE (EH) ENHANCE is an effect that makes the sound more sharply defined. Adjusts the tone.

  • Page 61: Fx1, 2

    Effect Parameters PITCH CORRECT FX1, 2 Suppresses instabilities in pitch. With FX1 and FX2, you can select the effect to be used from the following. You can also convert pitch changes to a stair-step form, producing a You can select the same effect for FX1 and FX2. mechanical effect.
  • Page 62 Effect Parameters FILTER T.WAH A filter modifies the brightness or thickness of the sound by cutting a You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to level. specific frequency range. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default)
  • Page 63 Effect Parameters CHORUS FLANGER In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. depth and breadth. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the flanging effect.
  • Page 64 Effect Parameters PHASER SLICER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 65 Effect Parameters VIBRATO FREEZE This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. This produces the Freeze function to hold sounds. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the vibrato. Specifies the length to which FREEZE is LENGTH SHORT, MID, LONG applied.
  • Page 66 Effect Parameters DELAY Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the Adjusts the delay time of L channel delay. sound or creating special effects. This setting adjusts L channel delay TAP TIME 0–50–100 Parameter...

  • Page 67: Master (Mst)

    Effect Parameters CTL1–4 FUNCTION MASTER (MST) Function Explanation These settings are applied to the overall effect patch. No function is assigned. EQ ON/OFF Switches the EQ on/off. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) NS ON/OFF Switches the NS on/off. PATCH LEVEL 0–100–200 Adjusts the volume of the effect patch.

  • Page 68: Effects Category: Console

    Effect Parameters EFFECTS CATEGORY: CONSOLE COMPRESSOR (COMP) This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume With FX, you can select the effect to be used from the following. level of the input signal. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default)
  • Page 69 Effect Parameters LO-FI T.WAH This effect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to level. character. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Selects the type of filter. 32–24–1BIT Specifies the bit depth.
  • Page 70 Effect Parameters CHORUS FLANGER In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. depth and breadth. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the flanging effect.
  • Page 71 Effect Parameters PHASER SLICER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 72 Effect Parameters VIBRATO FREEZE This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. This produces the Freeze function to hold sounds. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the vibrato. Specifies the length to which FREEZE is LENGTH SHORT, MID, LONG...

  • Page 73: Master (Mst)

    Effect Parameters DELAY Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the Adjusts the delay time of L channel delay. sound or creating special effects. This setting adjusts L channel delay TAP TIME 0–50–100 Parameter...

  • Page 74: Dedicated Effects For Usb/Mobile/Bluetooth Channels

    Effect Parameters Dedicated Effects for USB/MOBILE/BLUETOOTH Channels ENHANCE (EH) ENHANCE is an effect that makes the sound more sharply defined. With FX, you can select the effect to be used from the following. It also contains COMP (COMPRESSOR) which makes the volume more Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 75 Effect Parameters LO-FI T.WAH This effect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to level. character. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Selects the type of filter. 32–24–1 BIT Specifies the bit depth.
  • Page 76 Effect Parameters CHORUS FLANGER In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. depth and breadth. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the flanging effect.
  • Page 77 Effect Parameters PHASER SLICER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 78 Effect Parameters VIBRATO FREEZE This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. This produces the Freeze function to hold sounds. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the vibrato. Specifies the length to which FREEZE is LENGTH LONG SHORT, MID,...

  • Page 79: Master (Mst)

    Effect Parameters DELAY Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the Adjusts the delay time of L channel delay. sound or creating special effects. This setting adjusts L channel delay TAP TIME 0–50–100 Parameter...

  • Page 80: Dedicated Effects For Sound Pad Channel

    Effect Parameters Dedicated Effects for SOUND PAD Channel FX TYPE LO-FI This effect intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive Type Explanation character. DIST Produces a distorted voice. Distortion Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) RADIO Produces a radio voice. 32–24–1BIT Specifies the bit depth.

  • Page 81: T.wah

    Effect Parameters T.WAH CHORUS You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to level. In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound to add depth and breadth. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 82: Flanger

    Effect Parameters FLANGER PHASER The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default)

  • Page 83: Slicer

    Effect Parameters SLICER ISOLATOR This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a Divides the audio input into three ranges (LO, MID, HI) and cuts the rhythm backing phrase is being played. specified region. You can cut in synchronization with the tempo. Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 84: Vibrato

    Effect Parameters VIBRATO FREEZE This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch. This produces the Freeze function to hold sounds. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) (Bold: default) Adjusts the rate of the vibrato. Specifies the length to which FREEZE is LENGTH SHORT, MID, LONG...

  • Page 85: Delay

    Effect Parameters DELAY Parameter Value Explanation (Bold: default) This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the Adjusts the delay time of L channel delay. sound or creating special effects. This setting adjusts L channel delay TAP TIME 0–50–100 time relative to R channel delay time...

  • Page 86: Gcs-5 Audio Routing

    GCS-5 Audio Routing Gigcaster 5: Audio Routing Overview USB: AUDIO MODE (2-MIX/MULTI) CH USB AUDIO CH USB MAIN-AUX CH 1-AUX CH 2-AUX USB: AUDIO MODE REVERB CHANNEL1 CH INST-AUX (2-MIX/MULTI) GAIN LEVEL INPUT SEND CH SOUND PAD MAIN INPUT METER...

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