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Roland VC-2 Owner's Manual

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Vocal Designer VC-2.
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2; p. 3). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally,
in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, Owner's Manual should be read in its entirety. The
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Vocal Designer VC-2. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 3). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety.
  • Page 2 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 3: Important Notes

    Additional Precautions • Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited. Never delete files or folders from the VC-2 card, or format the card itself. Doing so will render the VC-2 inoperable. To prevent accidents, do not insert the VC-2 card into your computer or any other device except as directed by Roland.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Saving and Loading Projects (Disk Mode) ... 38 Saving a Project to the VC-2 Card (Save Project) ... 38 Loading a Project from the VC-2 Card into the V-Synth (Load Project)... 38 Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ... 39...
  • Page 5 Saving and Loading Projects (Disk Menu) ... 63 Saving a Project to the VC-2 Card (Save Project) ... 63 Loading a Project from the VC-2 Card into the VariOS (Load Project) ... 63 Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ... 64 Other Functions...

  • Page 6: Main Features

    • High-quality preset patches are provided for each algorithm. • You can use the Auto Note function to extract pitch data from the mic input so that the VC-2 will generate sound without you having to play the keyboard (or receive note messages).

  • Page 7: About The Vc-2

    About the VC-2 Internal Structure The VC-2 consists of a carrier section, a modulator section, a vocoder section, and an effects section. • The carrier section generates the signal (timbre and pitch) that is the basis of the sound. • The modulator section uses a mic input or wave to generate a signal from which the formant data (vocal character) is extracted.

  • Page 8: Memory Structure

    (the Wave Import screen). Work Area/Temporary Area When you turn on the power of the VC-2, or when you load a project in Disk mode, the project data is placed in temporary memory called the work area.

  • Page 9: Using With The V-Synth

    Using with the V-Synth...

  • Page 10: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front Panel Volume Slider Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel MAIN OUT jacks and PHONES jack. INPUT PEAK (Peak Indicator) This will light when the input volume is too high. LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the signal input through the INPUT jacks on the rear panel.
  • Page 11 V-LINK When using the VC-2, this button turns the Talk Switch function on/off. If this is on, the output of the VC-2 (V- Synth) will stop, and the mic input will be sent through to the MAIN OUT. This is convenient when you want to use...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Use this button to return to the top screen of Patch mode (p. 14), or to close an open window. In some screens, this causes the currently executing function to be aborted. STRUCTURE This is not used on the VC-2. Rear Panel fig.00-02 fig.00-03 POWER Switch Press to turn the power on/off.

  • Page 13: Gain Switch

    * Carefully insert the PC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. * Never insert or pull out while the VC-2 (V-Synth) is turned on. fig.00-05 USB Connector This is a USB connector. You can connect it to your personal computer to send or receive files and MIDI messages.

  • Page 14: Try Out The Sounds

    When the system has started up successfully, the top screen of Patch mode will appear. The display shows the selected Patch. Carefully insert the VC-2 card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

  • Page 15: Parameters In The Top Screen

    Parameters in the Top Screen Common to all patch algorithms Parameter Value Explanation Tempo 20.0–250.0 Adjusts the tempo of the patch -3– +3 Shifts the pitch of the keyboard in (Octave one-octave units. Shift) * This is linked with KEYBOARD [- OCT][+OCT] on the front panel.

  • Page 16: Selecting A Patch

    Try Out the Sounds If the patch algorithm is Processor Type 2 For details on how to make connections, refer to “INPUT Jacks (L, R)” (p. 13). Parameter Value Explanation MIC Level 0–127 Adjusts the output level of the mic to the vocoder.

  • Page 17: Playing

    Playing 1. Access the top screen of Patch mode. (p. 14) 2. Select a patch. 3. While you speak or sing into the mic, turn the front panel INPUT LEVEL knob to adjust the volume of the input from the rear panel INPUT jack.

  • Page 18: Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Mode)

    Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Mode) Creating Patches On the VC-2, you don’t need to create patches from scratch, you can start with an existing patch; i.e., by selecting a patch algorithm. 1. Decide on the algorithm (p. 7) for the patch you want to create.

  • Page 19: Transmitting Data To An External Midi Device (Data Transfer)

    Patch, setup and system settings will be transmitted to an external MIDI device. This operation is called bulk dump. Use this operation when you want to connect another VC-2 (V- Synth) and play it using the same settings, or to save your data...

  • Page 20: Naming A Patch (Patch Name)

    Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you want to keep the modified sound, you must save it in the VC-2 card. If you edit a patch, the message “EDITED” appears in the upper left of the screen.

  • Page 21: Copying Patch Controller Settings (Patch Controller Copy)

    Now you can play the patch that is in the currently selected save destination. 3. Play the save-destination patch to make sure that it’s one you don’t mind overwriting. The patch auditioned using the Compare function may sound slightly different than when it is played normally. 4.

  • Page 22: Top Screen

    Patches whose patch algorithm is Keyboard~ do not have this screen. Switching the Mic Setting The VC-2 can store eight mic settings. In the upper right of the screen, touch <▼MENU> to access the pulldown menu, and choose one of the eight templates.

  • Page 23: Pre-Efx Type (Pre-Effect Types)

    PRE-EFX Type (Pre-Effect Types) There are three pre-effects: compressor, limiter, and noise suppressor. By using these you can adjust the level of the sound being sampled. Noise suppressor: This effect leaves the original sound untouched, but mutes the noise that is heard during periods of silence.

  • Page 24: Carrier Screen

    Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Mode) LIMITER Parameter Value Explanation Thres -40– Specifies the level (threshold level) at (Threshold 0 dB which the limiter will begin to function. Level) Attack (At- 0–127 Specifies the time from when the input tack Time) level exceeds the threshold level until the limiter begins to operate.

  • Page 25: Pitch

    PITCH OSC1 PITCH Parameter Value Explanation OctShift -4– +4 Adjusts the pitch of the OSC1’s sound up (Octave or down in units of an octave (+/-4 oc- Shift) taves). OSC2 PITCH Parameter Value Explanation Coarse -48– Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator up or (Coarse down in semitone steps (+/-4 octaves).

  • Page 26: Ctrl

    Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Mode) Parameter Value Explanation VeloSens -63– Keyboard playing dynamics can be used to control the volume of the patch. If you want the volume to have more effect for strongly played notes, set this parameter to a positive (+) value. If you want the vol- ume to have less effect for strongly played notes, set this to a negative (-) value.

  • Page 27: Carrier Screen For Processor~ Patch Algorithms

    Parameter Value Explanation Time 0–127 When portamento is used, this spec- ifies the time over which the pitch will change. Higher settings will cause the pitch change to the next note to take more time. BENDER Parameter Value Explanation Range 0–48 Specifies the degree of pitch change in semitones when the Pitch Bend lever is all...

  • Page 28: Poly Pitch Shifter Screen

    * This parameter is not available if the patch algorithm is Keyboard~ or Processor~. If this is on, the pitch from the mic input will be detected, allowing you to play the VC-2 without having to play the keyboard (i.e., without inputting note data). Poly Pitch Shifter Screen In the case of a patch whose patch algorithm is Poly PShift, you can access the Wave screen by touching <Poly Pitch...

  • Page 29: Pitch / Eq Growl / Tva / Ctrl

    CTRL (p. 26) in the “Carrier Screen.” AutoNoteSw If this is on, the pitch from the mic input will be detected, allowing you to play the VC-2 without having to play the keyboard (i.e., without inputting note data). Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Mode) Controller Select the controller used by ModDepth or ~ModDepth.

  • Page 30: Effect Screen

    Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Mode) Effect Screen You can go to the top screen by touching <Effect> in the lower part of the screen. Routing MFX (MFX On/Off Switch) Switches MFX on and off. Value: (OFF), (ON) This is linked with the front panel EFFECTS [MFX]. MFX Type Use this parameter to select from among the 41 available MFX.

  • Page 31: Mfx

    MFX Type Use this parameter to select from among the 41 available MFX. For details on MFX parameters, refer to “MFX Parameters” (p. 70). Value: 00 (Thru)–41 In this setting screen, you can edit the parameters of the MFX that is selected by the MFX Type setting. For details on the parameters that can be edited, refer to “MFX Parameters”...

  • Page 32: Using Waves (Wave Mode)

    When you touch <Save> in the screen, the Disk Save Project screen will appear, allowing you to save the project from the work area onto the VC-2 card. For the rest of the procedure, refer to step 4 and following of “Saving a Project to the VC-2 Card (Save Project)”...

  • Page 33: Using The Wave Browser

    Using the Wave Browser You can view a list of the imported waves in the work area. Here you can use the following functions. Touch the appropriate button to execute. Top: Move to the beginning of the list. End: Move to the end of the list. Info: View information for the selected file.

  • Page 34: Settings Common To All Modes (System Mode)

    If you want to keep any changes you’ve made in the system settings, you must save them in VC-2 card. When you perform the save procedure, the data that previously occupied the save destination will be lost.

  • Page 35: Functions Of System Parameters

    Adjusts the overall tuning of the VC-2. Tune 466.2 The display shows the frequency of the A4 note (center A). Master Key -24– Shifts the overall pitch of the VC-2 in Shift semitone steps. Master 0–127 Adjusts the volume of the entire VC-2. Level...

  • Page 36: Chord Memory

    MIDI: MIDI mode. Select this if you want to exchange MIDI messages with a sequencer or other program. * You must switch the USB Mode before you connect the VC-2 (V-Synth) to your computer via the USB cable. If you change this setting while the VC-2 (V-Synth) is connected, the computer may fail to recognize it correctly.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Touch Screen/Time Trip Pad/D Beam Controller

    Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Touch Screen/Time Trip Pad/D Beam Controller Switch off the VC-2 (V-Synth). Remove the VC-2 card, then power up the V-Synth again. The V-Synth will start up. Refer to “Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Touch Screen/Time Trip Pad/D Beam Controller (Calibration Mode)”...

  • Page 38: Saving And Loading Projects (Disk Mode)

    Loading a Project from the VC-2 Card into the V-Synth (Load Project) This function loads a project on the VC-2 card into the V- Synth’s work area. When a project is loaded, work area will be rewritten. If work area contains important data, you must save it to VC-2 card before you load other data.

  • Page 39: Reset To Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) This restores all data in the VC-2 card to the factory-set condition (Factory Reset). If there is important data you’ve created that’s stored in the VC-2 card, all such data is discarded when a Factory Reset is performed.

  • Page 40: Backing Up Data To Your Computer

    Do not perform the following actions while “Access” (the access indicator) in the USB Storage screen is blinking. Doing so may also damage the files in the VC-2 card or in the PC drive. • Do not disconnect the USB cable •...

  • Page 41: Copying Waves From Your Computer To The Vc-2 Card

    AIFF format) that you want to copy. 4. Drag and drop that wave file onto the VC-2 drive icon. For details on the structure of the VC-2 card files, refer to “The V-Synth’s File Structure” in the V-Synth owner’s manual.

  • Page 42: Canceling The Usb Connection

    3. Press [EXIT]. The USB Storage screen will close. You can now safely disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power to the VC-2 (V-Synth) with the USB cable still connected. If you press [EXIT] without performing the “Eject”...

  • Page 43: Using With The Varios

    Using with the VariOS...

  • Page 44: Panel Descriptions

    Insert the VC-2 card into this slot. * Carefully insert the PC card all the way in-until it is firmly in place. * Never insert or pull out while the VC-2 (VariOS) is turned on. B. PITCH / TIME / FORMANT Knobs PITCH (C1) Adjusts the input level after the signal has passed through the pre-effect (p.

  • Page 45: Rear Panel

    • Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning) N. USB Connector Use a USB cable to connect the VC-2 (VariOS) to your computer. O. MIDI Connectors Connect external MIDI devices here. Use MIDI cables (sold separately) to make connections.

  • Page 46: Try Out The Sounds

    6. After correctly inserting the VC-2 card into the PC CARD slot in the VariOS’s front panel, switch ON the POWER switch. Carefully insert the VC-2 card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

  • Page 47: Basic Operation Of The Vc-2

    In this screen you can select a patch to play. MENU mode (MENU button lit) Here you can make various settings for the VC-2. Switching the Screen Patch select screen Press the [MENU] so it's not lighted, and the patch select screen will appear.

  • Page 48: Setting The Midi Receive Channel

    When using a USB connection, the MIDI connectors on the rear panel of the VariOS will function as a USB MIDI inter- face (Roland VariOS External MIDI). * For details, refer to “VariOS User Guide.” When USB is not connected...

  • Page 49: Selecting A Patch

    5. Turn the VALUE knob to specify the receive channel (1 - 16). Rx Channel Sets the Basic Channel (MIDI channel on which the VC-2 receives and transmits messages). Value: 1–16, OFF If you turn this off, no MIDI messages will be received.

  • Page 50: Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Menu)

    Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Menu) Creating/Editing Patches On the VC-2, you don’t need to create patches from scratch, you can start with an existing patch; i.e., by selecting a patch algorithm. 1. Decide on the algorithm (p. 7) for the patch you want to create.
  • Page 51 Parameter Value Explanation Fine -50– Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator up or (Fine Tune) down in 1-cent steps (+/-50 cents). PitchKF -200– This specifies the amount of pitch (Pitch Key +200 change that will occur when you play a Follow) key one octave higher (i.e., 12 keys up- ward on the keyboard).

  • Page 52: Carrier Menu For Processor~ Patch Algorithms

    Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Menu) Parameter Value Explanation Release 0–127 Specifies the release time of the envelope Time (the time from when you release a key until the envelope level reaches 0). → p. 55 Mod Ctrl Refer to “Controllers” (p. 55). Key Assign Parameter Value...

  • Page 53: Wave

    Wave This menu is available only for patches whose patch algorithm is Keyboard~. OSC Wave Parameter Value Explanation — Selects a preset or imported wave. Tempo OFF, Specifies whether the wave will be Sync sounded in sync with the tempo clock (ON) or not (OFF).

  • Page 54: Polypshift (Poly Pitch Shifter)

    OFF, If this is on, the pitch from the mic input will be detected, allowing you to play the VC-2 without having to play the keyboard (i.e., without inputting note data). PolyPShift (Poly Pitch Shifter) This menu is available only for patches whose patch algorithm is Poly PShift.

  • Page 55: Route (Routing)

    Controller Select the controller used by ModDepth or ~ModDepth. OFF: Control will not be used. CC01–31, 33–95: Controller numbers 1–31, 33–95 BEND: Pitch Bend, AFT: Aftertouch C2: TIME (C2) knob, C3: FORMANT (C3) knob VELO: Velocity, KEYF: Key Follow * VELO and KEYF do not exist in the wave menu Mod Ctrl or for patches whose patch algorithm is Processor~.

  • Page 56: Common

    OFF, Turn this on when you wish to use a tun- ing scale other than equal temperament. The VC-2 allows you to play the keyboard using temperaments other than equal tem- perament. The pitch is specified in one- cent units relative to the equal tempered pitch.

  • Page 57: Saving Patches (Write)

    Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you want to keep the modified sound, you must save it in the VC-2 card. When you perform the save procedure, the data that previously occupied the save destination will be lost.

  • Page 58: Changing The Mic Settings

    MicSet. 4. Press the VALUE knob. Switching the Mic Setting The VC-2 can store eight mic settings. Turn the VALUE knob to switch through mic settings 1–8 shown in the upper right of the screen. Note that when you change the parameter values, the mic settings will also change (and be saved automatically).

  • Page 59: Comp (Compressor)

    NS-COMP Compressor and noise suppressor settings can be made. For the parameters of the three-band equalizer, refer to the explanation of OFF. NS (Noise Supressor) Parameter Value Explanation NS Thresh- -60–0 dB Specifies the level at which the noise suppressor will begin to operate. When the signal falls below the specified lev- el, it will be muted.

  • Page 60: Settings Common To All Menu (System Menu)

    Settings Common to All Menu (System Menu) Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the VC-2, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as system functions. This section explains how to make settings for the System functions and describes the functions of the different System parameters.

  • Page 61: Saving The System Settings (Write)

    If you want to keep any changes you’ve made in the system settings, you must save them in VC-2 card. When you perform the save procedure, the data that previously occupied the save destination will be lost.

  • Page 62: Using Waves (Wave Menu)

    Using Waves (Wave Menu) Never turn off the power of the VC-2 (VariOS) while performing an operation in Wave menu. Doing so may destroy the files. 1. Press the [MENU] so it's lighted, and access the MENU screen. If you don't see Menu in the upper left of the screen and Patch in the lower left, press [EXIT] until they appear.

  • Page 63: Saving And Loading Projects (Disk Menu)

    VariOS’s memory. When a project is loaded, the VariOS’s memory will be rewritten. If the VariOS’s memory contains important data, you must save it to the VC-2 card before you load other data. 1. Move the cursor to Load Project.

  • Page 64: Reset To Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Saving and Loading Projects (Disk Menu) Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) This restores all data in the VC-2 card to the factory-set condition (Factory Reset). If there is important data you’ve created that’s stored in the VC-2 card, all such data is discarded when a Factory Reset is performed.

  • Page 65: Other Functions

    If you want to transfer data to an external MIDI device, connect the MIDI OUT connector of the VC-2 (VariOS) to the MIDI IN connector of your external MIDI device. 1. Move the cursor to Data Transfer.

  • Page 66: Backing Up Data To Your Computer

    Backing Up Data to Your Computer You can copy waves from your computer to the VC-2 card, or back up VC-2 card projects to your computer. You can also use your computer to play the VC-2 (VariOS) as a MIDI sound module.

  • Page 67: Canceling The Usb Connection

    In My Computer, right-click the “VC-2“ or “Removable Disk” icon and execute “Eject.” • Macintosh: Select the VC-2 drive icon on your desktop, and either choose “Eject” from the “Special” menu, or drag the icon into the trash. The drive icon will disappear from the desktop, and the USB connection will be cancelled.
  • Page 68 Memo...

  • Page 69: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 70: Effects List

    Effects List MFX Parameters MFX (Multi-Effects) provides 41 types of effect. This section explains the features of each MFX, and the functions of the parameters. Explanations for each MFX Type are given on the following pages. V-Synth VariOS 01: Parametric EQ Para EQ 02: Graphic EQ Graph EQ...

  • Page 71: Resonant Filter

    03: Resonant Filter It allows for cyclical control of the cutoff frequency using an LFO. It allows you to make drastic changes in the frequency response of the input signal by the cutoff frequency and feedback, making the sound brighter or darker, or giving it a distinctive character.
  • Page 72 Description Amp Type Type of guitar amp (Amp) JC-120: The sound of a Roland JC-120. CLEAN TWIN: The sound of a standard built-in type vacuum tube amp. MATCH DRIVE: The sound of a recent vacuum tube amp widely used in blues, rock, and fusion.
  • Page 73 Type Cabinet MIDDLE open back enclosure JC-120 open back enclosure BUILT IN 1 open back enclosure BUILT IN 2 open back enclosure BUILT IN 3 open back enclosure BUILT IN 4 open back enclosure BUILT IN 5 open back enclosure BG STACK 1 sealed enclosure BG STACK 2...

  • Page 74: Stereo Delay

    0. 10: Tape Echo Simulator This virtual tape echo gives you real tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo part of Roland’s RE-201 Space Echo. Parameter Value Description...

  • Page 75: Multi Tap Delay

    Parameter Value Description Delay 0–1300 ms Adjusts the delay time from the di- Time (MONO), rect sound until the delay sound is 0–650 ms (STE- heard. REO, ALTER- NATE), note L-R Shift 0–650 ms, note Of the left and right delay sounds, the delay time will be increased for only one side.

  • Page 76: Reverse Delay

    Effects List 13: Reverse Delay Adds the reverse of the input sound as the delay sound. Parameter Value Description Threshold 0–127 Specifies the input level at which the delay will begin to apply. Rvs Dly 0–650 ms, note Specifies the delay time from the Time original sound until the delay sound is heard.
  • Page 77 Parameter Value Description Balance DRY100:0WET– Volume balance between the di- DRY0:100WET rect sound (DRY) and the delay sound (WET) Delay Pan Type Values Dly 1 Dly 2 Dly 3 16: Analog Delay→Chorus This effect reproduces the sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.

  • Page 78: Space Chorus

    Effects List 18: Space Chorus This effect reproduces the sound of Roland’s SDD-320 spatial expression effects. Greater breadth is added. Parameter Value Description Mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 1+4, Selects the way in the chorus will 2+4, 3+4 change. The SDD-320 features four mode buttons for changing the effect.

  • Page 79: Step Flanger

    Parameter Value Description Phase 0–180 deg Specifies the spaciousness of the flanger sound. Feedback NORMAL, Specifies the input destination to Mode CROSS which the flanger sound will be re- turned. NORMAL: The left flanger sound will be returned to the left input, and the right flanger sound to the right input.

  • Page 80: Tremolo/Auto Pan

    Effects List 24: Digital Phaser Phaser is an effect that adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound to create time-varying change, modulating the sound. Parameter Value Description Shift Mode 4STAGE, Sets the number of stages in the 8STAGE phase shift circuit (four (4STAGE) or eight (8STAGE)).

  • Page 81: Stereo Pitch Shifter

    Parameter Value Description Balance DRY100:0WET– Volume balance between the di- DRY0:100WET rect sound (DRY) and the effect sound (WET) Ps Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Ps Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low range Ps Hi Freq 2000–20000 Hz Frequency of the high range...
  • Page 82 Effects List 29: OD/DS→Delay (Overdrive/Distortion→Delay) This effect connects either Overdrive or Distortion and Delay in series. Parameter Value Description Drive Mode OD, DS Selects whether to use overdrive (OD) or distortion (DS). Drive 0–127 Degree of distortion Amp Sim Sw OFF, ON Turns the amp simulator on/off.

  • Page 83: Vocal Multi

    31: Enh→Cho/Flg (Enhancer→Chorus/Flanger) This effect connects Enhancer and either Chorus or Flanger in series. Parameter Value Description Enhan Sens 0–127 Sensitivity of the enhancer Enhan Fre- 0–127 Sets the lower limit of the frequen- quency cies to which the enhancement ef- fect is added.

  • Page 84: Guitar Multi

    Effects List Parameter Value Description Enhan Sens 0–127 Sensitivity of the enhancer Enhan Fre- 0–127 Sets the lower limit of the frequen- quency cies to which the enhancement ef- fect is added. Enhan Mix 0–127 Level of the overtones generated Level by the enhancer Enhan Level...

  • Page 85: Bass Multi

    35: Bass Multi Bass Multi provides Comp/Limiter, Overdrive or Distortion, 3-band equalizer, and Chorus or Flanger effects connected in series. This algorithm is a multi-effects for bass. Parameter Value Description Comp Sw OFF, ON Turns the comp/limiter on/off. Comp -60–0 dB Sets the volume level at which the Threshold compression begins.
  • Page 86 Effects List Parameter Value Description Mod Level 0–127 Volume of the chorus or flanger sound. Trem/Pan OFF, ON Turns the tremolo/auto pan effect on/off. Trem Mode TREMOLO, Selects whether to use tremolo or auto AUTO PAN pan. Trem TRI, Selects the type of modulation. Waveform SAWUP, TRI: Triangle wave...

  • Page 87: Radio Tuning

    Parameter Value Description Total Noise 0–127 Total noise level. Scratch 0–127 Scratches on the record. Dust 0–127 Dust on the record. Hiss 0–127 Continuous hissing noise. These settings add the typical record’s noise. The noises increase as the values are raised. Set each of the Scratch, Dust, and Hiss noise levels to get a balance, the adjust the overall amount of noise with...

  • Page 88: Chorus Parameters

    Effects List Chorus Parameters The functions of Chorus parameters are explained. Chorus Type 01: Chorus 1 This conventional chorus effect adds spaciousness and depth to the sound. Slow modulation frequency with less depth. 02:Chorus 2 This conventional chorus effect adds spaciousness and depth to the sound.

  • Page 89: Reverb Parameters

    Reverb Parameters The functions of Reverb parameters are explained. Explanations for each Reverb Type are given on the following pages. V-Synth VariOS 01: Stereo Plate STPLATE 02: Stereo OperaHouse OPERA 03: Stereo StudioSpring SPRING 04: Stereo Echoes ECHO 05: Stereo Room ST ROOM 06: Stereo Cathedral CATHDRL...
  • Page 90 Effects List 04: Stereo Echoes Stereo reverb which simulates echoes. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Pre Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low range Pre Mid Freq 50–20000 Hz Frequency of the middle range Pre Mid Q 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, Width of the middle range...
  • Page 91 08: Room 1 Reverb which simulates the reverberation within a room. It is standard room reverb. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Pre Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low range Pre Mid Freq 50–20000 Hz Frequency of the middle range...
  • Page 92 Effects List 10: Room 3 Reverb which simulates the reverberation within a room. This is suitable for simulating a fairly large room, and produces reverberation with a strong mid and low range. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Pre Low Gain -15–...
  • Page 93 12: Hall 2 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. This is suitable for simulating a smaller room, and produces a clear reverberation. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Pre Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low range Pre Mid Freq 50–20000 Hz...
  • Page 94 Effects List 14: Garage This simulates the reverberation of a garage. It produces the reverberation of a room surrounded by hard-surfaced walls with many reflections. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Pre Low Gain -15–...

  • Page 95: Midi Implementation Chart

    [Vocal Designer] Model VC-2 for V-Synth Function... Basic Default 1-16 Channel Changed 1-16 Default Mode 3 Messages Mono, Poly Mode Altered ************* Note 0-127 : True Voice Number ************* Note ON Velocity Note OFF Aftertouch Key's Channel's Pitch Bend 0, 32...

  • Page 96: Midi Implementation Chart

    [Vocal Designer] Model VC-2 for VariOS Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Messages Mode Altered ************* Note : True Voice Number ************* Note ON Velocity Note OFF Aftertouch Key's Channel's Pitch Bend 0, 32 Control Change 6, 38 1-31, 64-95...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications VC-2: V-Card Vocal Designer Main Functions • Transform vocal input from a mic into high-quality choirs and human choruses • Use the keyboard to play chords and control the pitch in real time • Transform the character of your voice in real time •...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Algorithms ... 7 Attack ... 26 AutoNote ... 54 AutoNoteSw ... 28–29 Beam ... 37 Beep ... 17 BENDER ... 27, 52 Breath ... 61 C1 ... 11, 44, 49 C2 ... 11, 44, 61 C3 ... 44, 61 Carr ...
  • Page 99 KBD ... 36 KEY ASSIGN ... 26, 52 KEYBOARD ... 11 Knob ... 61 LCD CONTRAST ... 13 Level ... 25, 27 Limiter ... 23, 58 Load Project ... 38, 63 MAIN OUT ... 13, 45 Master ... 35, 60 MENU ...
  • Page 100 Utility ... 65 VALUE ... 44 VARI Pitch ... 53 VARI Time ... 53 VARIFormant ... 53 VC-2 Card ... 8 VIBRATO ... 25, 51 Vocoder ... 7, 28, 53 Volume ... 10, 44 Wave ... 27, 41, 53, 62, 66 Wave Browser ...
  • Page 103 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

  • Page 104: North America

    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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