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KATANA:GO Parameter Guide
CHORUS
FLANGER
UNI-V
TREMOLO
VIBRATO
RING MOD
SLOW GEAR
SLICER
COMP
LIMITER
T. WAH
AUTO WAH
GRAPHIC EQ
PARAMETRIC EQ
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    KATANA:GO Parameter Guide GUITAR MODE EFFECTS BOOSTER MOD/FX CHORUS FLANGER PHASER UNI-V TREMOLO VIBRATO ROTARY RING MOD SLOW GEAR SLICER COMP LIMITER T. WAH AUTO WAH GRAPHIC EQ PARAMETRIC EQ © 2024 Roland Corporation...
  • Page 2 GUITAR SIM AC. GUITAR SIM AC. PROCESSOR WAVE SYNTH OCTAVE HEAVY OCTAVE PITCH SHIFTER HARMONIST HUMANIZER PHASER 90E FLANGER117E DC-30 DELAY/DELAY 2 REVERB SOLO CONTOUR PEDAL FX EQ/EQ2 PARAMETRIC EQ GE-10...
  • Page 3 BASS MODE EFFECTS COMP DRIVE MOD/FX CHORUS FLANGER PHASER UNI-V TREMOLO VIBRATO ROTARY RING MOD SLOW GEAR SLICER T. WAH AUTO WAH GRAPHIC EQ PARAMETRIC EQ BASS SYNTH OCTAVE HEAVY OCTAVE PITCH SHIFTER...
  • Page 4 HARMONIST HUMANIZER ENHANCER BASS SIMULATOR DEFRETTER DELAY/DELAY 2 REVERB PEDAL FX EQ/EQ2 PARAMETRIC EQ GE-10...

  • Page 5: Guitar Mode

    GUITAR MODE Parameter Value Explanation A lead sound with an edge BROWN inherited from the BOSS WAZA brown sound. Different gain settings allow this sound to cover a LEAD wide range from crunch to high-gain. A fat crunch sound that...
  • Page 6 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the gain (amount GAIN 0–100 of distortion). VOLUME 0–100 Adjusts the volume. Adjusts the volume of the BASS 0–100 low-frequency range. Adjusts the volume of the MIDDLE 0–100 middle-frequency range. Adjusts the volume of the TREBLE 0–100 high-frequency range.

  • Page 7: Effects

    EFFECTS BOOSTER Various boosters and distortion effects can be selected. Parameter Value Explanation This not only functions as a booster, but also CLEAN BOOST produces a clean tone that has punch even when used alone. This is a booster that has TREBLE BOOST bright characteristics.
  • Page 8 This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. BLUES DRIVE This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces the nuances of picking. This models the sound of the BOSS OD-1. This OVERDRIVE produces sweet, mild distortion. This is an overdrive sound NATURAL OD that provides distortion with a natural feeling.
  • Page 9 Explanation This models a Marshall GUV DS GUV’NOR. This models a Proco RAT. This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2. It METAL ZONE produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old style to slash metal. This is distortion...
  • Page 10 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the tonal TONE -50–0–+50 character. Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning this to the left (counterclockwise) BOTTOM -50–0–+50 produces a sound with the low end cut; turning it to the right boosts the low end in the sound.

  • Page 11: Mod/Fx

    MOD/FX With MOD and FX, you can select the effect to be used from the following. You can select the same effect for MOD and FX. MOD/FX type This is a list of the effects that can be selected for MOD/FX.
  • Page 12 Effect name Explanation Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic TREMOLO change in volume. This effect creates vibrato by slightly VIBRATO modulating the pitch. This produces an effect like the sound of a ROTARY rotary speaker. The sound can be unmusical and lack RING MOD distinctive pitches.
  • Page 13 Effect name Explanation Simulation of the characteristics of particular guitar components such as pickups and different guitar bodies GUITAR SIM allows you to switch among a number of different guitar types all while using a single guitar. This transforms the sound of an electric AC.GUITAR SIM guitar into the sound of an acoustic guitar.
  • Page 14 Effect name Explanation This models the sound of the Roland DC-30 DC-30.
  • Page 15 CHORUS The frequency bands are divided to produce two different choruses, one for low frequencies and one for higher frequencies. This makes the chorus sound more natural. Parameter Value Explanation Adjust the speed of the LOW RATE 0–100 chorus effect for the low frequency range.
  • Page 16 Parameter Value Explanation Adjust the depth of the chorus effect for the high HIGH DEPTH 0–100 frequency range. To use this as a doubling effect, set this to “0”. Adjusts the delay of the effect sound in the high- HIGH PRE frequency range.
  • Page 17 FLANGER The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane- like character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the rate of the RATE 0–100 flanging effect. Determines the depth of the DEPTH 0–100 flanging effect. Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). RESONANCE 0–100 Increasing the value...

  • Page 18: Phaser

    PHASER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation Select the number of stages for the phaser effect. This is a four-phase effect. A 4STAGE light phaser effect is obtained. This is an eight-phase effect.
  • Page 19 Parameter Value Explanation This sets the cycle of the step function that changes the rate and depth. When it is set OFF, STEP RATE to a higher value, the change 0–100 will be finer. Set this to “OFF” when not using the Step function.
  • Page 20 TREMOLO This effect creates a cyclic change in volume. Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts changes in volume level. Higher values create WAVE SHAPE 0–100 steeper wave shapes (more abrupt changes). Adjusts the frequency (speed) RATE 0–100 of the change. Adjusts the depth of the DEPTH 0–100 effect.

  • Page 21: Rotary

    ROTARY This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the speed of the RATE 0–100 rotation. Adjusts the amount of depth in DEPTH 0–100 the rotary effect. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.

  • Page 22: Effect Level

    RING MOD This creates a bell-like sound by ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from the internal oscillator. The sound can be unmusical and lack distinctive pitches. Parameter Value Explanation This selects the mode for the ring modulator. This is a normal ring NORMAL modulator.
  • Page 23 SLOW GEAR This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the sensitivity of the humanizer. When it is set to a lower value, the effect of the slow gear can be obtained only with a stronger picking, SENS 0–100 while no effect is obtained...

  • Page 24: Rate

    SLICER This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Explanation Select the slice pattern that PATTERN P1–P20 will be used to cut the sound. Adjust the rate at which the RATE 0–100 sound will be cut.
  • Page 25 You can also use it as a limiter to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent distortion. Parameter Value Explanation BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3. This is a compressor that adds HI-BAND an even stronger effect in the high end. This is a compressor with a LIGHT light effect.

  • Page 26: Level

    Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played. Higher ATTACK 0–100 values result in a sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound. TONE -50–0–+50 Adjusts the tonal character. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.

  • Page 27: Parameter Value

    LIMITER The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. Parameter Value Explanation BOSS This selects a stereo limiter. LIMITER TYPE RACK 160D This models a dbx 160X. VTG RACK U This models a UREI 1178. Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played.
  • Page 28 T. WAH You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the guitar volume. Parameter Value Explanation Select the wah mode. Low pass filter. This provides a wah effect over a wide MODE frequency range. Band pass filter. This provides a wah effect in a narrow frequency range.

  • Page 29: Rate

    Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area around the center frequency. Higher values produce a PEAK 0–100 stronger filter tone that emphasizes the wah effect. With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced.
  • Page 30 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area around the center frequency. Higher values produce a PEAK 0–100 stronger filter tone that emphasizes the wah effect. With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced.
  • Page 31 GRAPHIC EQ This adjusts the tonal character. You can adjust the tonal character in ten bands. Parameter Value 31Hz 62Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz -20–+20dB 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz LEVEL -20–+20dB...
  • Page 32 PARAMETRIC EQ This adjusts the tonal character. You can adjust the tonal character in four bands. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the frequency FLAT, at which the low cut filter LOW CUT 20.0Hz– begins to take effect. When 800Hz FLAT is selected, the low cut filter has no effect.

  • Page 33: Adjusts The Volume

    Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16 at the HIGH-MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area. Adjusts the high frequency HIGH GAIN -20–+20dB range tone. This sets the frequency at 630Hz–...
  • Page 34 GUITAR SIM Simulation of the characteristics of particular guitar components such as pickups and different guitar bodies allows you to switch among a number of different guitar types all while using a single guitar. Parameter Value Explanation Selects the type of the guitar simulator. Changes from a single-coil pickup tone to a humbucking SÓH...
  • Page 35 Parameter Value Explanation Changes a single-coil pickup SÓAC tone to an acoustic guitar tone. Changes a humbucking TYPE HÓAC pickup tone to an acoustic guitar tone. Changes a piezo pickup tone PÓAC to an acoustic guitar tone. Adjusts the way the body sounds when TYPE is set to SÓHOLLOW, HÓHOLLOW, SÓAC, HÓAC or PÓAC.
  • Page 36 AC. GUITAR SIM This effect simulates the tonal character of an acoustic guitar. Parameter Value Explanation BODY 0–100 Adjusts the body resonance. Specifies the sense of -50–+50 volume for the low- frequency range. Specifies the sense of HIGH -50–+50 volume for the high- frequency range.
  • Page 37 AC. PROCESSOR This processor allows you to change the sound produced by the pickup on an acoustic electric guitar, creating a richer sound similar to that obtained with a microphone placed close to the guitar. Parameter Value Explanation Selects the modeling type. This is the sound of a small- SMALL bodied acoustic guitar.
  • Page 38 WAVE SYNTH This is a synth sound that processes the guitar input signal. * When you use a wave synthesizer, observe the following points. ¹ Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to mute all the other strings and play only one note at a time.
  • Page 39 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the amount of resonance (and the tone coloration) in the synth RESONANCE 0–100 sound. The higher the value, the more the synth tone coloration is emphasized. Adjusts the volume of the SYNTH LEVEL 0–100 synth sound. Adjusts the amount of FILTER SENS 0–100...
  • Page 40 OCTAVE This adds a note one octave lower, creating a richer sound. Parameter Value Explanation This selects the register to which the effect is applied. B1 (corresponds to the sound RANGE 1 of an open 7th string) to E6 (B1–E6) (corresponds to the 1st string played at the 24th fret) B1 (corresponds to the sound...
  • Page 41 HEAVY OCTAVE Adds pitches one and two octaves lower than the input audio. This also applies when you play chords, adding thickness to the chords you play. Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the volume of the 1OCT LEVEL 0–100 sound that’s one octave below.
  • Page 42 Parameter Value Explanation Selection for the pitch shifter mode. The response is slower in the FAST, order of FAST, MEDIUM and MEDIUM, SLOW, but the modulation is SLOW lessened in the same order. PS1:MODE MONO is used for inputting PS2:MODE single notes.
  • Page 43 HARMONIST Harmonist is an effect where the amount of shifting is adjusted according to an analysis of the guitar input, allowing you to create harmony based on diatonic scales. * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
  • Page 44 Parameter Value Explanation This determines the pitch of the sound added to the input sound, when you are HR1: making a harmony. HARMONY -2 oct–+2 oct, It allows you to set it by up HR2: USER to 2 octaves higher or lower HARMONY than the input sound.
  • Page 45 Parameter Value Explanation The key setting corresponds C (Am)– to the key of the song (´,³) B (G´m) as follows. Major MASTER KEY Minor Major Minor Parameter Value Explanation C–+24 D³ D³–+24 D³ D–+24 You can E³ E³–+24 E³ specify a E–+24 pitch in the USER...
  • Page 46 HUMANIZER This can create human vowel-like sounds. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the mode that switches the vowels. It changes from VOWEL 1 to VOWEL 2 along with the PICKING picking. The time spent for the change is adjusted with MODE the rate.
  • Page 47 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the point for changing the two vowels. When it is set to lower than MANUAL 0–100 50, the time for VOWEL 1 is shorter. When it is set to higher than 50, the time for VOWEL 1 is longer.
  • Page 48 PHASER 90E This models an MXR EVH-90 Phase Shifter. Parameter Value Explanation Switches the character of the phaser. SCRIPT OFF, ON OFF: Modern ON: Vintage Sets the rate and the depth of SPEED 0–100 the phaser effect. FLANGER117E This models an MXR EVH-117 Flanger. Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 49 DC-30 This models the sound of the Roland DC-30. Parameter Value Explanation CHORUS Chorus TYPE ECHO Echo Adjusts how much chorus CHORUS effect is applied. 0–100 INTENSITY * Only when TYPE is CHORUS. Adjusts the delay time. ECHO REPEAT 40–600ms RATE * Only when TYPE is ECHO.
  • Page 50 DELAY/DELAY 2 This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. Parameter Value Explanation This is a simple mono DIGITAL delay. This allows you to obtain the tap delay effect that divides the delay time, then deliver them to L and R channels.
  • Page 51 Parameter Value Explanation This produces an effect REVERSE where the sound is played back in reverse. This delay adds a pleasant TYPE MODULATE wavering effect to the sound. This models the sound of SDE-3000 the Roland SDE-3000. DELAY TIME 1–2000ms Adjusts the delay time.
  • Page 52 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the modulation rate of the delay sound. MOD RATE 0–100 * Only when TYPE is MODULATE or SDE-3000. Adjusts the modulation depth of the delay sound MOD DEPTH 0–100 * Only when TYPE is MODULATE or SDE-3000. Turns the modulation on/off.
  • Page 53 Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the phase of the delay sound. Selecting “INVERSE” inverts the phase. NORMAL, This effect is more DELAY PHASE INVERSE pronounced when used together with modulation. * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000. Specifies the phase of the delay sound feedback.
  • Page 54 REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration PLATE of a metallic plate). Provides a metallic sound with a distinct upper range. Simulates the reverberation in a small ROOM TYPE room.
  • Page 55 Parameter Value Explanation This reverb adds the wavering sound found in TYPE MODULATE hall reverb to provide an extremely pleasant reverb sound. Adjusts the length (time) REVERB TIME 0.1s–10.0s of reverberation. Adjusts the time until the PRE DELAY 0–500ms reverb sound appears. This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter FLAT,...
  • Page 56 SOLO Adjusts the volume and tonal character when using solo. Parameter Value Explanation SOLO Switches the solo function OFF, ON ON/OFF on/off. Adjusts the volume level SOLO LEVEL 0–100 when the Solo Sw is ON. SOLO EQ parameters You can adjust the tonal character in three bands. Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 57 Parameter Value Explanation -12.0– Adjusts the low frequency LOW GAIN +12.0dB range tone. Specifies the center of the 20.0Hz– MID FREQ frequency range that will be 10.0kHz adjusted by the MID GAIN. Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at MID Q 0.5–16 the MID FREQUENCY.
  • Page 58 CONTOUR These parameters let you switch between different sound contour characteristics. Parameter Value Explanation Turns CONTOUR off. Suitable for heavy power TYPE1 chords with low-end boost. Good balance between the TYPE2 high- and low-end sound, CONTOUR suitable for chords and riffs. Cuts the high and mid-range TYPE3 frequencies at an appropriate...
  • Page 59 PEDAL FX Use an expression pedal connected to a FS-1-WL (sold separately) or an EV-1-WL (sold separately) to control the effects in real time. Parameter Value Explanation INPUT, POST Selects the PEDAL FX position POSITION in the effect chain. PEDAL WAH Produces a wah effect.
  • Page 60 PEDAL WAH parameters Parameter Value Explanation This models the sound of the CRY WAH CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the ’70s. This models the sound of the VO WAH VOX V846. This is a wah sound featuring a FAT WAH bold tone.
  • Page 61 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the volume of the DIRECT MIX 0–100 direct sound. WAH 95E parameters Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the position of the PEDAL POS 0–100 wah pedal. Selects the tone produced PEDAL MIN 0–100 when the heel of the pedal is depressed.
  • Page 62 EQ/EQ2 This adjusts the tonal character. PARAMETRIC EQ You can adjust the tonal character in four bands. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the frequency at FLAT, which the low cut filter begins LOW CUT 20.0Hz– to take effect. When FLAT is 800Hz selected, the low cut filter has no effect.
  • Page 63 Parameter Value Explanation HIGH-MID Adjusts the high-middle -20–+20dB GAIN frequency range tone. Specifies the center of the HIGH-MID 20.0Hz– frequency range that will be FREQ 10.0kHz adjusted by the HIGH-MID GAIN. Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16 at the HIGH-MID FREQ.
  • Page 64 GE-10 This models the sound of the BOSS GE-10. You can adjust the tonal character in ten bands. Parameter Value Explanation 31Hz 62Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz -12.0–+12.0dB 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz LEVEL -12.0–+12.0dB AMP IN, AMP Selects the EQ position in POSITION the effects chain.
  • Page 65 This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of the guitar sound (the way in which the guitar sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the guitar sound, and does not harm the natural character of the sound.
  • Page 66 BASS MODE Parameter Value Explanation Use this to select from one of three types: AMP TYPE vintage, flat or modern. Adds a different tonal character to the amp sound. Pressing the button toggles between SHAPE the three types (green/red/orange). When the LED is dark, this feature is off.
  • Page 67 Parameter Value Explanation Switches between frequencies for the mid- to high-frequency range. HIGH MID 0–100 Pressing the button toggles between the three types (green/red/orange). HIGH MID 20.0Hz– Adjusts the tone in the low to FREQ 10.0kHz midrange frequencies. Adjusts the sound level of the TREBLE 0–100 high-frequency range.
  • Page 68 Selects whether to use the comp or the MODE limiter. COMP parameters Parameter Value Explanation BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3. This is a compressor that adds HI-BAND an even stronger effect in the TYPE high end. This is a compressor with a LIGHT light effect.
  • Page 69 Parameter Value Explanation D-COMP This models a MXR DynaComp. This is modeled on the sound ORANGE of the Dan Armstrong ORANGE SQUEEZER. When applied heavily, this compressor effect provides TYPE a fat tone with a boosted midrange. When applied heavily, this compressor effect produces MILD a sweet tone with the high...
  • Page 70 LIMITER parameters Parameter Value Explanation BOSS This is an original BOSS limiter. LIMITER TYPE RACK 160D This models a dbx 160X. VTG RACK U This models a UREI 1178. Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played. Higher ATTACK 0–100...
  • Page 71 DRIVE Various distortion effects can be selected. Parameter Value Explanation This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. BLUES OD This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces the nuances of picking. This is an overdrive sound NATURAL that provides distortion with a natural feeling.
  • Page 72 Parameter Value Explanation This models an Electro- MUFF FUZZ Harmonix Big Muff π. This not only functions as a booster, but also produces BOOSTER a clean tone that has punch even when used alone. Overdrive tuned especially for BASS OD use with basses.
  • Page 73 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range. Turning this to the left (counterclockwise) BOTTOM -50–+50 produces a sound with the low end cut; turning it to the right boosts the low end in the sound. Adjusts the volume of the EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 effect sound.
  • Page 74 MOD/FX With MOD and FX, you can select the effect to be used from the following. You can select the same effect for MOD and FX. MOD/FX type This is a list of the effects that can be selected for MOD/FX.
  • Page 75 Effect name Explanation Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic TREMOLO change in volume. This effect creates vibrato by slightly VIBRATO modulating the pitch. This produces an effect like the sound of a ROTARY rotary speaker. Makes the sound more metallic and tonally RING MOD indistinct, by combining the sound of the internal oscillator with the bass sound.
  • Page 76 Effect name Explanation This effect changes the pitch of the PITCH SHIFTER original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves. This effect adjusts the amount of pitch shift by analyzing the bass input, letting HARMONIST you create harmony based on diatonic scales.
  • Page 77 CHORUS Frequency band division is employed to produce two different choruses, one for low frequencies and one for higher frequencies. This allows you to achieve a more natural chorus sound. Parameter Value Explanation Adjust the speed of the LOW RATE 0–100 chorus effect for the low frequency range.
  • Page 78 Parameter Value Explanation Adjust the depth of the chorus effect for the high HIGH DEPTH 0–100 frequency range. To use this as a doubling effect, set this to “0”. Adjusts the delay of the effect sound in the high- frequency range. Extend the HIGH PRE DELAY 0.0–40.0ms pre-delay to produce the sensation of multiple sounds...
  • Page 79 FLANGER The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane- like character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the rate of the RATE 0–100 flanging effect. Determines the depth of the DEPTH 0–100 flanging effect. Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). RESONANCE 0–100 Increasing the value...
  • Page 80 PHASER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation Select the number of stages for the phaser effect. This is a four-phase effect. 4STAGE A light phaser effect is obtained.
  • Page 81 Parameter Value Explanation This sets the cycle of the step function that changes the rate and depth. When it is set OFF, STEP RATE to a higher value, the change 0–100 will be finer. Set this to “OFF” when not using the Step function.
  • Page 82 TREMOLO This effect creates a cyclic change in volume. Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts changes in volume level. Higher values create WAVE SHAPE 0–100 steeper wave shapes (more abrupt changes). Adjusts the frequency (speed) RATE 0–100 of the change. DEPTH 0–100 Adjusts the depth of the effect.
  • Page 83 ROTARY This produces an effect like the sound of a rotary speaker. Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the speed of the RATE 0–100 rotation. Adjusts the amount of depth in DEPTH 0–100 the rotary effect. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
  • Page 84 RING MOD Makes the sound more metallic and tonally indistinct, by combining the sound of the internal oscillator with the bass sound. Parameter Value Explanation This selects the mode for the ring modulator. This is a normal ring NORMAL modulator. The intelligent ring modulator changes the oscillation frequency...
  • Page 85 SLOW GEAR This produces a volume-swell effect (“violin-like” sound). Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the sensitivity of the slow gear. When it is set to a lower value, the effect of the slow gear can be obtained only with a stronger picking, SENS 0–100 while no effect is obtained...
  • Page 86 SLICER This consecutively interrupts the sound to create the impression that a rhythm backing phrase is being played. Parameter Value Explanation Select the slice pattern that PATTERN P1–P20 will be used to cut the sound. Adjust the rate at which the RATE 0–100 sound will be cut.
  • Page 87 T. WAH You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the bass level. Parameter Value Explanation Select the wah mode. Low pass filter. This provides a wah effect over a wide MODE frequency range. Band pass filter. This provides a wah effect in a narrow frequency range.
  • Page 88 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area around the center frequency. Higher values produce a PEAK 0–100 stronger filter tone that emphasizes the wah effect. With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced.
  • Page 89 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the center frequency of FREQ 0–100 the Wah effect. Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area around the center frequency. Higher values produce a PEAK 0–100 stronger filter tone that emphasizes the wah effect. With a value of 50 a standard wah sound will be produced.
  • Page 90 GRAPHIC EQ Adjusts the tonal character. You can adjust the tonal character in ten bands. Parameter Value 31Hz 62Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz -20–+20dB 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz LEVEL -20–+20dB...
  • Page 91 PARAMETRIC EQ Adjusts the tonal character. You can adjust the tonal character in four bands. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the frequency FLAT, at which the low cut filter LOW CUT 20.0Hz– begins to take effect. When 800Hz FLAT is selected, the low cut filter has no effect.
  • Page 92 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16 at the HIGH-MID FREQ. Higher values will narrow the area. Adjusts the high frequency HIGH GAIN -20–+20dB range tone. This sets the frequency at 630Hz–...
  • Page 93 BASS SYNTH This processes the bass input sound to produce a synth sound. MEMO ¹ Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to mute all the other strings and play only one note at a time.
  • Page 94 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the amount of resonance (and the tone coloration) in the synth RESONANCE 0–100 sound. The higher the value, the more the synth tone coloration is emphasized. Adjusts the volume of the SYNTH LEVEL 0–100 synth sound. Adjusts the amount of FILTER SENS 0–100...
  • Page 95 OCTAVE This adds a note an octave lower than the input sound, creating a heavier low-end. Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the volume of the 1OCT LEVEL 0–100 sound that’s one octave below. Adjusts the volume of the 2OCT LEVEL 0–100 sound two octave below.
  • Page 96 PITCH SHIFTER This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two octaves. Parameter Value Explanation Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound. One-voice pitch-shifted 1VOICE VOICE sound output in mono. Two-voice pitch-shifted 2VOICE sound (PS1, PS2) output in...
  • Page 97 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the time from when PS1: the direct sound is heard PRE DELAY 0–300ms until the pitch shifted sounds PS2: are heard. Normally you can PRE DELAY leave this set at 0 ms. PS1:LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the 0–100 PS2:LEVEL pitch shifter.
  • Page 98 HARMONIST This effect adjusts the amount of pitch shift by analyzing the bass input, letting you create harmony based on diatonic scales. * Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played. Be sure to mute all the other strings and play only one note at a time.
  • Page 99 Parameter Value Explanation This determines the pitch of the sound added to the input sound, when you are HR1: making a harmony. HARMONY -2 oct–+2 oct, It allows you to set it by up HR2: USER to 2 octaves higher or lower HARMONY than the input sound.
  • Page 100 Parameter Value Explanation The key setting corresponds C (Am)– to the key of the song (´, ³) B (G´m) as follows. Major MASTER KEY Minor Major Minor Parameter Value Explanation C–+24 D³ D³–+24 D³ D–+24 You can E³ E³–+24 E³ specify a E–+24 pitch in the...
  • Page 101 HUMANIZER This effect alters the bass sound to make it sound like a human voice. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the mode that switches the vowels. It changes from VOWEL 1 to VOWEL 2 along with the PICKING picking. The time spent for the change is adjusted with MODE the rate.
  • Page 102 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the point for changing the two vowels. When it is set to lower than MANUAL 0–100 50, the time for VOWEL 1 is shorter. When it is set to higher than 50, the time for VOWEL 1 is longer.
  • Page 103 ENHANCER This emphasizes the attack portion of the sound according to the changes in input level, adding more definition to the input audio. Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the enhancer’s sensitivity. Larger values SENS 0–100 activate the effect even when you play the strings softly. Adjusts the volume of the low- 0–100 band enhancer audio.
  • Page 104 BASS SIMULATOR Simulates the characteristics of particular bass guitar components such as pickups and different bass guitar bodies, which lets you switch among a number of different bass guitar types while using a single bass. Parameter Value Explanation Selects the type of the bass guitar simulator. Changes a passive pickup PASÓACT tone into an active pickup...
  • Page 105 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the way the body sounds when TYPE is set to SLDÓHLW, SGLÓAC, or HUMÓAC. The body sound BODY 0–100 increases as the value is raised; reducing the value produces a tone similar to that from a piezo pickup. Adjusts the low frequency -50–+50 range tone.
  • Page 106 DELAY/DELAY 2 This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. Parameter Value Explanation DIGITAL This is a simple delay. This allows you to obtain the tap delay effect that divides the delay time, then deliver them to L and R channels.
  • Page 107 Parameter Value Explanation This produces an effect REVERSE where the sound is played back in reverse. This delay adds a pleasant TYPE MODULATE wavering effect to the sound. This models the sound of SDE-3000 the Roland SDE-3000. DELAY TIME 1–2000ms Adjusts the delay time.
  • Page 108 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the modulation rate of the delay sound. MOD RATE 0–100 * Only when TYPE is MODULATE or SDE-3000. Adjusts the modulation depth of the delay sound MOD DEPTH 0–100 * Only when TYPE is MODULATE or SDE-3000. Turns the modulation on/off.
  • Page 109 Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the phase of the delay sound. Selecting “INVERSE” inverts the phase. NORMAL, This effect is more DELAY PHASE INVERSE pronounced when used together with modulation. * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000. Specifies the phase of the delay sound feedback.
  • Page 110 REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration PLATE of a metallic plate). Provides a metallic sound with a distinct upper range. Simulates the reverberation in a small ROOM room.
  • Page 111 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the length (time) REVERB TIME 0.1s–10.0s of reverberation. Adjusts the time until the PRE DELAY 0–500ms reverb sound appears. This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter FLAT, LOW CUT begins to take effect. When 20.0Hz–800Hz FLAT is selected, the low cut filter has no effect.
  • Page 112 PEDAL FX Use an expression pedal connected to a FS-1-WL (sold separately) or an EV-1-WL (sold separately) to control the effects in real time. Parameter Value Explanation INPUT, Selects the PEDAL FX position POSITION POST AMP in the effect chain. PEDAL WAH Produces a wah effect.
  • Page 113 PEDAL WAH parameters Parameter Value Explanation This models the sound of the CRY WAH CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the ’70s. This models the sound of the VO WAH VOX V846. This is a wah sound featuring a FAT WAH bold tone.
  • Page 114 PEDAL BEND parameters Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the pedal position for PEDAL POS 0–100 pedal bend. This sets the pitch at the point PITCH -24–+24 where the EXP Pedal is all the way down. Adjusts the volume of the pitch EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 bend sound.
  • Page 115 EQ/EQ2 Adjusts the tonal character. PARAMETRIC EQ You can adjust the tonal character in four bands. Parameter Value Explanation This sets the frequency at FLAT, which the low cut filter begins LOW CUT 20.0Hz– to take effect. When FLAT is 800Hz selected, the low cut filter has no effect.
  • Page 116 Parameter Value Explanation HIGH-MID Adjusts the high-middle -20–+20dB GAIN frequency range tone. Specifies the center of the HIGH-MID 20.0Hz– frequency range that will be FREQ 10.0kHz adjusted by the HIGH-MID GAIN. Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered HIGH-MID Q 0.5–16 at the HIGH-MID FREQ.
  • Page 117 GE-10 This models the sound of the BOSS GE-10. You can adjust the sound character in ten bands. Parameter Value Explanation 31Hz 62Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz -12.0–+12.0dB 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz LEVEL -12.0–+12.0dB AMP IN, AMP Selects the EQ position in POSITION the effects chain.
  • Page 118 This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by bass guitar pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of the bass guitar sound (the way in which the bass sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the bass guitar sound, and does not harm the natural character of the sound.

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