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Please correct the contents of the "V-Bass Owner's Manual" as follows:
Page 46 "BASS SELECT"
(Error)
* "VIOLIN" and "M-MAN" cannot be selected if the COSM
BASS parameter TYPE is set to "POLY OCTAVE," "POLY
DISTORTION," or "POLY SG."
(Correct)
* "ACTIVE, " "VIOLIN," and "M-MAN" cannot be selected if the
COSM BASS parameter TYPE is set to "POLY OCTAVE,"
"POLY DISTORTION," or "POLY SG."
Page 48 "WAVE SYNTH"
DECAY:
(Error)
Adjusts the time over which the tonal character of the sound
decays when the bass is plucked strongly.
(Correct)
Adjusts the decay time for the synth sound.
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"Pedal Assign Parameter List"

AC BODY's ASSIGN TARGET:
(Error)
LEVEL
(Correct)
BODY LEV
Copyright © 2002 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
CORRECTIONS
Page 23, 27, 30, 48, 57
LEVEL/TEMPO/KEY screen and the key of the
song:
(Error)
Major
Minor
Major
Minor
(Correct)
C
F
B
E
Am
Dm
Gm
Cm
Fm
G
D
A
Em
Bm
F m
C m
A
D
G
B m
E m
E
B
F
G m
D m

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  • Page 1: Pedal Assign Parameter List

    CORRECTIONS Please correct the contents of the “V-Bass Owner’s Manual” as follows: Page 46 “BASS SELECT” Page 23, 27, 30, 48, 57 (Error) LEVEL/TEMPO/KEY screen and the key of the song: * “VIOLIN” and “M-MAN” cannot be selected if the COSM BASS parameter TYPE is set to “POLY OCTAVE,”...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland V-BASS. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p. 3–4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 4: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer a long period of time at a high volume level, or at all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience Service Center, or an authorized Roland any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should distributor, as listed on the “Information”...
  • Page 5 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult • The unit should be located so that its location or with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service position does not interfere with its proper venti- Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as lation.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4. Using MIDI ........ 39 Pedal function settings (EXP/CTL/GK VOL/GK SW) ..24 About MIDI................. 39 Specifying the function of the V-Bass’s EXP pedal ..24 Checking the MIDI messages supported by a device Specifying the function of the V-Bass’s CTL pedal ..24 (MIDI implementation chart) ..........39...
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 6. Supplementary Materials ..69 Transmitting and receiving sound (patch) or system setting data ............. 42 Troubleshooting ............... 69 Transmitting settings to an external device Problems with the sound ............69 (Bulk Dump) .................42 Other problems..............70 Receiving settings from an external device Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ..

  • Page 9: Main Features

    Compared to guitars, bass guitars have a broader range of could not be produced using previously existing equipment. variation in the number of strings. V-Bass is designed to Of course, since the sound is based on the original signal support the most widely used types, from 4-string to 6-string from the string, the playing feel is extremely natural.

  • Page 10: About The V-Bass

    The V-Bass is designed for use only with basses. Parameter 4STR-1,2,3 5STR-Lo1,2 5STR-Hi1,2 6STR It is not possible to use the V-Bass with a guitar on which a listing 1st string 1st string GK-2A guitar divided pickup is installed. (Even if connected, it will not function correctly.)

  • Page 11: Panel Descriptions

    (p. 21). 4. OUTPUT LEVEL Knob 12. COSM AMP Button Use this knob to adjust the total volume of the V-Bass. Press this button for access to COSM AMP parameters * The level of OUTPUT(XLR) and BASS OUTPUT will not (p.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Panel Descriptions 16. SYSTEM Button 21. CTL (Control) Pedal Press this button when making adjustments for the V- Use this pedal to control the variety of functions, such as Bass to be used in various situations (p. 31, 35–42). On/Off for effects, TUNER switch, and others (p. 24). 17.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Playing Sounds

    Before making connections First, attach the GK-2B divided pickup to your bass. For details on installation, refer to the GK-2B owner’s manual. In order to play the V-Bass, you will need the following equipment. • A bass with a GK-2B installed The GK-2B cannot be used with the following types of •...

  • Page 14: Turning On The Power

    [EXIT] several times. 1. Turn the POWER switch of the V-Bass to the “ON” * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval position to turn on the power.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    Chapter 1. Playing Sounds Adjusting the Volume Editing multiple parameters Use the OUTPUT LEVEL knob, to set the maximum volume. simultaneously fig.1-25 For parameters that can be set independently for each string, the settings for all strings can be increased or decreased simultaneously.

  • Page 16: Gk Pickup Settings

    * For more details, please refer to “GK pickup settings” (p. 33) fig.1-12 or “GK SETTING” (p. 67) section. If you will be using more than one bass with the V-Bass, you will need to make GK settings for the divided pickup of each bass. Perform the following procedure for GK-2B: each bass.
  • Page 17 NORMAL: Leave the phase unchanged. * When you want to play the V-Bass using a bass that is different INVERSE: Invert the phase. than the previously used bass, select one of the settings A–E that you made in step 2, to choose GK settings appropriate for your bass.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of Each String

    V-Bass, you must adjust the sensitivity of the divided pickup for each bass. For each bass, turn off the power of the V-Bass, connect the next bass, and perform the following procedure. Settings for up to five basses can be made and stored.

  • Page 19: Naming Your Settings

    Chapter 1. Playing Sounds Tuning your bass Naming your settings 1. Press [GK SETTING]. Here’s how to use the Tuner function of the V-Bass to tune 2. Press [F1] (SETTING). your bass. fig.1-07 Select the GK setting that you want to name.

  • Page 20: Switching Sounds (Patches)

    User Patch 7. When you have finished tuning, press [TUNER/ When the V-BASS is shipped from the factory, it contains 100 BYPASS] or [EXIT]. user patches. You are free to modify and save these anew.

  • Page 21: Using The Patch/Value Dial To Change

    Chapter 1. Playing Sounds Using the PATCH/VALUE dial to change Here’s how you can change from one patch to the next one. * If the System parameter “DIAL” is set to “VALUE ONLY,” the PATCH/VALUE dial cannot be used to select patches. 1.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2. Creating Sounds

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds COSM BASS settings 6. Press [F1]–[F3] to select the section. * *F1]–[F3] will work as “ON/OFF” switch for the section with Here’s how to make COSM BASS settings. Make these “ON” or “OFF” icon. settings as desired. The section without icon (such as MIXER section) will always be turned “ON”.

  • Page 23: Cosm Amp Settings

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds COSM AMP settings EFFECTS settings Here’s how to make COSM AMP settings. Make these Here’s how to make effect settings. Make these settings as settings as desired. desired. 1. Press [COSM AMP]. 1. Press [EFFECTS]. fig.2-04 fig.2-06 fig.2-05 fig.2-07...

  • Page 24: Specifying The Tempo And Key Of The Song To Be Played

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds Specifying the tempo and 3. Press [F3] (KEY), and use the VALUE dial to set the KEY of the Harmonist EFFECTS and COSM BASS. key of the song to be played fig.2-09c Here’s how to specify the tempo and key of a song you’ll be playing. 1.

  • Page 25: Pedal Function Settings (Exp/Ctl/Gk Vol/Gk Sw)

    Make these settings if you want to use the EXP pedal or CTL fig.2-10 pedal of the V-Bass, a pedal connected to the V-Bass, or an external MIDI device to control parameters while you perform. For more details, please refer to PEDAL ASSIGN (p.

  • Page 26: Specifying The Function Of Gk Vol

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds Specifying the function of GK VOL Specifying the function of GK SW * In SYSTEM menu GK FUNC, set GK VOL to * In SYSTEM menu GK FUNC, set DOWN/S1 and UP/S2 to “ASSIGNABLE.” (p. 38). “ASSIGNABLE.”...

  • Page 27: Assign Function Settings

    Set this when you want to control parameters using an 8. Press [F5] (MAX), and use the VALUE dial to specify external pedal or MIDI device connected to the V-Bass. You the maximum value. can also make settings to control several parameters simultaneously.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Level Of The Normal Pickup

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds Adjusting the level of the Exchanging the connection normal pickup order of the internal multi-effect and the COSM BASS/COSM AMP 1. Press [MASTER] twice. fig.2-08 1. Press [MASTER]. fig.2-08 fig.2-09 fig.2-23 2. Press [F4] (BASS IN), and use the VALUE dial to adjust the value.

  • Page 29: Combining The Normal Input With The Gk Input

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds Combining the normal input Specify the connection position with the GK input 1. Press [MASTER]. fig.2-08 COSM BASS lets you create sounds by combining the inputs of the divided pickup and normal pickup. Adjust the volume balance. fig.2-23 1.

  • Page 30: Naming A Patch

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds Naming a patch Normal pickup sound Here’s how to assign a name to a patch you’ve created. If you use the CHAIN function to set the connection 1. Press [MASTER]. location of the COSM bass to anywhere other than the fig.2-08 beginning of the chain, the normal pickup sound processed from the beginning of the effect chain will be...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume Of A Patch

    Chapter 2. Creating sounds Adjusting the Volume of a Patch Saving a sound (patch) you’ve created (the Write procedure) If there are discrepancies in volume between patches, you can adjust the level. Sound settings you modify are temporary, and will return to their previous settings if you switch to another patch.

  • Page 32: Changing The Order Of Patches (Patch Exchange Function)

    Changing the order of patches Adjusting the sound of the (Patch Exchange function) entire V-Bass according to the performance conditions Use this when you want to change the order of patches. It is not possible to change the order of the preset patches.

  • Page 33: Using The Pedals To Turn Each Effect On/Off (Manual Mode)

    (Manual mode) fig.2-89 The V-Bass provides a Manual mode in which the number pedals can be used to switch the specified effect unit on/off. By using Manual mode, you can switch the specified effect unit on/off without changing the patch number.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3. System Settings

    Chapter 3. System settings GK pickup settings 8. Press [F5] (DIRECTION). fig.1-13 Select the GK pickup setting 1. Press [GK SETTING]. fig.1-11 9. Turn the VALUE dial to specify the direction in which the divided pickup is attached. 10. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play page. 2.

  • Page 35: Matching The Phase Of The Gk Pickup And Normal Pickup

    Chapter 3. System settings Matching the phase of the GK Specifying the connecting pickup and normal pickup condition with the GK pickup 1. Press [GK SETTING]. 1. Press [GK SETTING]. 2. Press [F1] (SETTING). 2. Press [F1] (SETTING). 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the GK setting (A–E) in 3.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of Each String

    [F2] ( Move the cursor to the right. * If you want to use more than one bass to play the V-Bass, you [F3] ( Move the cursor to the end. must make sensitivity settings for the divided pickup of each bass.

  • Page 37: Pedal Function Settings

    Chapter 3. System settings Pedal function settings 4. Press [F3] (BANK AREA(MAX)) and use the VALUE dial to specify the upper limit of the banks that you Specifying the function of the want to select. fig.3-09 BANK pedals 1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2.

  • Page 38: Reflecting The Position Of The Exp Pedal And Gk Vol When A Patch Is Recalled

    Chapter 3. System settings Reflecting the position of the EXP pedal 5. To make the setting, press [WRITE]. and GK VOL when a patch is recalled * If you decide not to make the setting, press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.

  • Page 39: Gk Pickup Function Settings

    “ACOUSTIC”, “ELECTRIC”, “VARI BASS”, “PD Number pedal [4]: TAP TEMPO SHIFT”, “POLY OCTAVE”, “POLY DISTORTION”, or V-Bass CTL pedal: Control pedal “POLY SLOW GEAR” for the COSM BASS type. V-Bass EXP pedal: FOOT VOLUME * If this is set to anything other than “ASSIGNABLE,” the...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4. Using Midi

    (such as when you intend to carry out byte- MIDI is compatible throughout the entire range of level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service manufacturers and device types. Center or authorized Roland distributor.

  • Page 41: About Midi Omni Mode

    OMNI ON: Messages of all MIDI channels will be be transmitted when a patch change occurs. received regardless of the V-Bass’s MIDI channel setting. * The program change that gets transmitted is fixed for each patch. You will need to set the program change reception map OMNI OFF: Only messages on the specified MIDI on the external device.

  • Page 42: Using An External Device To Control Patch Changes

    Selecting the program change map By transmitting bank select and program change messages from an external MIDI device to the V-Bass, you can switch V-Bass patches without using the foot pedals or the VALUE dial. 6. Repeat steps 4–5 as necessary.

  • Page 43: Transmitting And Receiving Sound (Patch) Or System Setting Data

    1. Press [SYSTEM]. 2. Press [F6] (MIDI). The system parameters and patch parameters of the V-Bass can be transferred as a group between the V-Bass and an 3. Press [PAGE ] to access the BULK LOAD screen. external device in the form of MIDI exclusive data.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5. Parameter Guide

    (PAGE2) document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their FRETLESS (P. 48) PITCH SHIFT (P. 47) respective owners, and are not related to Roland Corporation. (PAGE3) In this manual, these names are used as appropriate ways to EQ (P. 52) PAN (P.

  • Page 45: Pickup

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide PIPE POLY DISTORTION (Polyphonic distortion bass) An instrument simulating a mellow, woodwind reed. This distorts each string individually to produce a sound that (PAGE2) does not become “mush” when you play a chord. (PAGE2) FILTER (P. 49) P-BEND (P.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5. Parameter guide If the COSM BASS parameter TYPE R.POSI (Rear Position) 5–450 mm is set to “VARI BASS” Specifies the location of the rear pickup in terms of the distance from the bridge. Higher settings will simulate a REAR TYPE greater distance between the pickup and bridge.

  • Page 47: Body

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide BODY SIZE -50–+50 Specify the size of the body. This adjusts the resonant frequencies to simulate the body size. A setting of “0” Specify the resonance of the body. produces the standard resonance. * This cannot be switched on/off. BODY 0–100 PRESET...

  • Page 48: Pt Shift (Pitch Shift)

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide PT SHIFT (Pitch Shift) LEVEL (Pickup Level) 0–100 Adjusts the overall volume of the pickup. Make settings for the pitch shift sound. F.VOL (Front Pickup Volume) 0–100 ON/OFF Adjusts the volume of the front pickup. Turn pedal shift on/off. F.TONE (Front Pickup Tone) 0–100 Adjusts the tone of the front pickup.

  • Page 49: Fretless

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide WAVE SYNTH C (Am)–B (G#m) Specifies the key of the song you will play. By specifying the key, you can create harmonies that are suitable for your song. The input sound of the bass is processed to create a synth sound. The key of the song will be as follows according to the sharps * This cannot be switched on/off.

  • Page 50: Osc Synth

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide OSC SYNTH RESO (Resonance) 0–100 Adjusts the amount of resonance (tonal character) for the synthesizer sound. Increasing this value will produce a more Pitch data and attack data are extracted from the bass sound that is input, and the signal produced by the internal strongly distinctive tone.

  • Page 51: P-Bend (Power Bend)

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide ATTACK TOUCH-S (Touch sensitivity) 0–100 Adjusts the sensitivity of the filter that varies the tone according to the strength with which you play your bass. Specifies the strength of the attack when the string is plucked. Increasing this setting will cause the sound be brighter when * This cannot be switched on/off.

  • Page 52: Pd Shift (Pedal Shift)

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide PD SHIFT (Pedal Shift) POLY DISTORTION (Polyphonic distortion) Specifies the amount of shift for the pitch shifted sound. Independently distorts the sound of each string to create a ON/OFF sound that does not become “muddy” when chords are Switches the pedal shift on/off.

  • Page 53: Poly Sg (Polyphonic Slow Gear)

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide POLY SG (Polyphonic slow gear) L-MID F (Low middle frequency) 20 Hz–10.0 kHz Specify the center frequency at which the “L-MID G” adjustment will occur. Simulates a volume-swell (violin-style) playing technique. ON/OFF H-MID Q (High middle Q) 0.5–16 Switch the slow gear on/off.

  • Page 54: Cosm Amp

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide TREBLE 0–100 COSM AMP Adjusts the tone of the upper range. * Adjustable value will change to -50 – +50, according to the Simulates the head and speaker of a guitar amp. selected COSM BASS TYPE. ON/OFF PRESENCE 0–100...

  • Page 55: Speaker

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide SPEAKER EFFECTS SPEAKER ON/OFF OFF, ON Turns the speaker simulator effect on/off. COMP/LM (Compressor/limiter) * There will be no effects when the COSM amp is OFF. Compressor is an effect that compresses high input levels SPEAKER TYPE and boosts low input levels in order to make the volume more consistent, and produce sustain without distorting the Models a Trace Elliot 1518.

  • Page 56: Wah

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide If the type is set to “AUTO WAH” TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tonal character. MODE Selects the wah mode. LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume. Produces a wah effect over a broad fre- (Low Pass Filter) quency range. RATIO (Ratio) 1.2:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 5:1, 10:1, :1 Produces a wah effect over a narrow...

  • Page 57: Od/Ds (Overdrive/Distortion)

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) EQ (Equalizer) This effect distorts the sound to produce long sustain. Adjusts the tone. The high-mid and low-mid ranges are parametric types. ON/OFF ON/OFF Switches OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION on/off. Switches the EQ on/off. * You can turn the VALUE dial to select PRESET. * You can turn the VALUE dial to select PRESET.

  • Page 58: Mod (Modulation)

    TREMOLO Cyclically varies the volume. Major Cyclically moves the sound between left and right. This effect lets you use the V-Bass’s EXP PD SHIFT (Pedal Shift) pedal to control the amount of pitch shift. Minor VIBRATO The pitch of the direct sound is modulated slightly to produce a vibrato effect.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5. Parameter guide If the type is set to “P.SHIFTER” RESO (Resonance) 0–100 Adjusts the amount of resonance (amount of feedback). ON/OFF Increasing this value will emphasize the effect, producing a Turns each of the two pitch shifter notes on/off. more distinctive sound.
  • Page 60 Chapter 5. Parameter guide If type if set to “2x2 CHORUS” STEP OFF, 0–100, BPM – Adjusts the interval at which the Rate and Depth will change X OVER F (Crossover frequency) 100 Hz–4.00 kHz in “stair-step” fashion. Larger settings will produce smaller Specifies the frequency at which the direct sound will be split changes.

  • Page 61: Delay

    SET PDL (Setting Pedal) the tempo value (p. 23) specified for each patch. This makes it Assign the Pedal Shift function to the V-Bass’s EXP pedal. easy to create effect sounds that are synchronized to the tempo of your song. (If the specified time is too long, the parameter will synchronize to twice or four times the actual tempo If the type is set to “VIBRATO”...

  • Page 62: Chorus

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide CHORUS REVERB Adds a slightly pitch-shifted sound to the direct sound, This simulates the sounds that reach the listener after making the sound deeper and more spacious. numerous early reflections have occurred; i.e., the later reverberation. ON/OFF ON/OFF Switches CHORUS on/off.

  • Page 63: Ns (Noise Suppressor)

    Use this if you want to control parameters while you perform the pickups of a bass. Since the noise is reduced according to by using the V-Bass’s EXP pedal or CTL pedal, or by using an the envelope (the change in volume over time) of the bass...

  • Page 64: Master

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide SOURCE MASTER Specify the device or MIDI data that will be the control source. * If you use GK VOL, GK S1/S2, SUB CTL1, or SUB CTL2 as NAME the source, you must set the PEDAL parameter SUB CTL1 or Specify the patch name.

  • Page 65: System

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide DISPLAY CONTRAST 1–16 SYSTEM Depending on the location in which the V-Bass is used, the display may be difficult to read. In this case, adjust the GLOBAL display contrast (brightness). These parameters let you change various settings for all PEDAL FUNCTION patches in common.

  • Page 66: Gk Function

    PEDAL FUNC Hold down the S1/S2 switch of the GK- dial in the Edit screens. 2B and press one of the following V-Bass pedals to assign the function. Number pedal [1]: MASTER LEVEL down Number pedal [2]: MASTER LEVEL up...

  • Page 67: Midi

    MIDI device to select patch numbers, you can freely specify transmitted when you change patch numbers on the V-Bass. the correspondence between the program change message received by the V-Bass and the patch number that will be Program change messages will not be transmitted when you change patch numbers.

  • Page 68: Tuner/Bypass

    Chapter 5. Parameter guide TUNER/BYPASS GK SETTING (GK PICKUP SETTINGS) Specifies how the tuner function will operate. Here you can make settings for the divided pickup. PITCH 435Hz–445Hz Specify the standard pitch. Effects that are controlled by an SETTING A, B, C, D, E input pitch will operate according to the pitch you specify You can make up to five separate sets of GK settings.
  • Page 69 REVERSE The S1 switch and S2 switch will be exchanged. fig.5-07 GK CONNECTION The V-Bass automatically detects whether there is a GK connection, and will switch its settings so that functions other than COSM BASS (e.g., COSM AMP and EFFECTS) can be used even when only the BASS INPUT is connected.

  • Page 70: Chapter 6. Supplementary Materials

    Adjust the parameters in the GK SETTING (p. 9, 15). Check the connections. (p. 12) Is the power of the V-Bass and your bass amp or mixer Volume of each string is inconsistent turned on? Has the sensitivity of each string been set correctly? Turn on the power to connected devices.

  • Page 71: Other Problems

    Transmit the program change message on the MIDI channel that is specified by the “MIDI Channel” setting. An invalid bank select message may have been transmitted. Transmit a bank number MSB that the V-Bass is able to 1, 5, 6 3, 4 use.

  • Page 72: Pedal Assign Parameter List

    Chapter 6 Supplementary Materials PEDAL ASSIGN OSC PITCH (OSC-PITCH SHIFT) ON/OFF “SHIFT-Hi, 1, 2, 3, 4, Lo” Parameter List “FINE-Hi, 1, 2, 3, 4, Lo” PT SHIFT (PITCH SHIFT) ON/OFF “SHIFT-Hi, 1, 2, 3, 4, Lo” COSM BASS “FINE-Hi, 1, 2, 3, 4, Lo” “E.LEV-Hi, 1, 2, 3, 4, Lo”...

  • Page 73: Effects

    Chapter 6 Supplementary Materials EFFECTS FX: PH (PHASER) RATE DEPTH SECTION ASSIGN TARGET MANUAL RESONANCE FX: CMP/LM (COMPRESSOR/LIMITER) ON/OFF BALANCE FX: COMP (COMPRESSOR) SUSTAIN LEVEL TONE STEP LEVEL FX: SUB EQ LEVEL FX: LM (LIMITER) THRESHOLD L-MID G TONE LOW G LEVEL HIGH G H-MID G...

  • Page 74: Midi Implementation Chart

    Chapter 6 Supplementary Materials MIDI Implementation Chart Date : Feb. 1, 2002 Model V-Bass MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Memorized Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Default OMNI ON/OFF Memorized Mode Messages Altered...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    US-20 Output level knob GK cable: GKC-3 (3 m), GKC-5 (5 m), GKC-10 (10 m) Patch/Value dial Expression pedal: EV-5, FV-300L + PCS-33 (Roland) GK SETTING Button Foot switch: FS-5U, FS-5L Function Button (F1–F6) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms...

  • Page 76: Index

    Index Numerics FX-BYPASS ..............62 2x2 CHORUS ..............59 GK CONNECTION ............68 GK FUNCTION ............38, 65 ACTIVE RANGE ............63 GK pickup ............9, 12, 15, 33 Active Range ..............26 GK POSITION ............9, 33, 67 ASSIGN ................62 GK PU PHASE ............
  • Page 77 Index PEDAL ASSIGN ............62 PEDAL FUNCTION ............. 64 PHASER ................58 PICKUP ................44 PITCH ................67 Play screen ..............13 POLY DISTORTION ............. 51 POLY OCTAVE ............. 51 POLY SG ................. 52 PRESET ................21 PROG MAP ..............66 PROGRAM CHANGE OUT ........
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  • Page 80 For EU Countries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is Apparatus containing incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or Lithium batteries equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! VARNING Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

  • Page 81: North America

    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA ITALY ISRAEL SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Roland Italy S. p. A. Halilit P. Greenspoon &...
  • Page 82 CORRECTIONS Please correct the contents of the “V-Bass Owner’s Manual” as follows: Page 46 “BASS SELECT” Page 23, 27, 30, 48, 57 (Error) LEVEL/TEMPO/KEY screen and the key of the song: * “VIOLIN” and “M-MAN” cannot be selected if the COSM BASS parameter TYPE is set to “POLY OCTAVE,”...

  • Page 83: Please Read This First

    In order to get the best result in using the V-Bass, please note the following points. About the GK Settings A tonal quality of the V-Bass changes significantly, depending on a condition of the divided pickup installation. You can effectively compensate for such divergences in tonal quality by setting up the unit with an information of your bass, such as number of strings, scale length, etc.

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