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List of Amplifier Types
ACOUSTIC
By combining acoustic guitar simulation with COSM
amplifier modeling technology, this original amplifier model
gives you a dynamic acoustic guitar sound using a standard
electric guitar. The resulting tone varies according to the
characteristics of the electric guitar's pickups, so be sure to
try out various pickup positions.
JC CLEAN
This is a model of Roland's famous JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar
amplifier, a legendary "clean" amplifier that's been used on
thousands of recordings and on stages the world over-from
jazz to rock, ska, funk, reggae and more. The ultra-clean,
ultra-flat sound offers a smooth, musical high end-perfect for
use with onboard and external effects.
AMERICAN CLEAN
This is modeled on the classic Fender Twin Reverb amplifier,
used in a wide variety of musical styles, from country to
blues, jazz and rock. Exhibiting rich lows and a bright high
end, Fender Twins are also known for their "crunch" tone
when the gain is boosted, and no sound at all when their tone
controls are set to zero. Both of these characteristics are
faithfully reproduced in the VGA-5. Because the Twin
amplifier's overdriven sound is closely linked to its EQ
controls, adjusting EQ will change the nature of your
"crunch" sound.
CLASSIC STACK I
This is modeled on the sound and response of Input
Iona
Marshall JMP1987 amplifier (see below).
CLASSIC STACK I+II
This is modeled on the sound and response of a Marshall
JMP1987 amplifier with Inputs ] and II connected in parallel.
With a 50-watt head amplifier using two EL34 tubes and
a cabinet housing four 12-inch vintage greenback
speakers, the legendary JMP1987 is renowned for its
smooth tone and presence-perfect for classic and hard
rock. At full volume with its EO controls cranked, the
JMP1987 offers the compression and sustain of a fully
driven power amplifier. The warm, overdriven tones of
this model respond exceptionally well to volume, tonal
and dynamic nuances on the guitar.
MODERN STACK 1
This is modeled on the Soldano SLO-100, a modern tube
amplifier featuring a high-gain preamplifier. Since plenty of
distortion is provided at the preamplifier stage, and
equalization is placed after the preamplifier, this is an
effective choice for distorted sounds.
MODERN STACK 2
This is modeled on the Peavey EVH-5150. The high-gain
preamplifier uses three 12AX7s, so even at low volumes with
the Master volume cut back, you can still get heavy distortion
and sustain. EQ is placed after the preamplifier, which is good
for shaping preamplifier distortion sounds. Use this model with
a humbucking pickup for an American hard rock sound.
METAL STACK
This is an original super high-gain metal amplifier. It features
heavy distortion, unbelievable lows and incredible sustain,
even when using single-coil pickups. The Metal Stack model
is great for a variety of tones, including leads, harmonics,
and rhythm sounds for thrash metal, grunge, and more.
TWEED
This is modeled on the vintage Fender Bassman 4x10 combo.
The amplifier's four 10-inch speakers produce a clear upper-
midrange with a fat low end, and its unique crunch tones
make it a favorite of blues-rock guitarists. The tube-based
rectifier circuit of the Bassman gives the amplifier a very
dynamic response, letting you easily control its overdrive
and tonal nuances with your playing.
MODERN
COMBO
This is modeled on the Matchless D/C-30, a modern tube
combo amplifier used widely in different genres, from blues and
rock to fusion. This amplifier responds exceptionally well to
dynamic playing, and with the Master Volume turned up, you'll
get the crunch and "feel" of a fully driven power amplifier.
BRITISH COMBO
This is modeled on the Vox AC-30TB, the rock amplifier that
created the Liverpool sound of the '60s. It can produce a
broad range of sounds, from clean to overdrive, with
increased distortion and greater power in the low-midrange
when the amplifier's gain is boosted. In addition, the treble
EQ can change the sound over a wide range of frequencies,
cutting the midrange when the treble is turned up, while
creating a full, rich midrange when the treble is turned down.
The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from Roland.
Those companies are not affiliated with Roland and have not licensed or authorized Roland's VGA-5. Their marks are used solely
to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by Roland's VGA-5.
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