Roland GA-FC EX Quick start guide

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Connecting the GA-FC EX/GA-FC to the KATANA Mk II
Connections
Connect the GA-FC jack on the KATANA Mk II with a stereo cable.
A stereo cable must be used.
Amp
Switching Between Operating Modes on the GA-FC EX/GA-FC
Press the [EFFECTS] switch on the GA-FC EX/GA-FC to switch between the operating modes of the GA-FC EX/GA-FC.
To switch between function modes, keep the [EFFECTS] switch pressed down for at least one second.
EFFECTS indicator Operating mode
Unlit Channel select
Lit EFFECTS ON/OFF
Blinking FUNCTION
GA-FC EX
GA-FC
EFFECTS indicator
EFFECTS indicator
Using an Expression Pedal and Footswitch
Connect an expression pedal (FV-500L, FV-500H, and Roland EV-5; sold separately) to control the volume and other parameters with your foot.
If a footswitch (FS-5U; sold separately) is connected, you can use it to switch between the TONE SETTING’s BANK A/B, or to set the delay time (TAP).
Mono cable
GA-FC EX only
To use a third expression pedal, set the [MODE] switch to“EXP PEDAL 3”(only
on amps for which the GA-FC EX is supported).
or
Mono cable
or
* Use only the specied expression pedal (FV-500L, FV-500H, and Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
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Connecting the GA-FC EX/GA-FC to the KATANA Mk II
Connecting a Second GA-FC EX (or GA-FC)
When the [MODE] switch on the GA-FC EX is set to“EXPAND”, you can connect a second GA-FC EX (or GA-FC).
As an example, you can switch between channels on the rst unit and between eects on the second unit.
Amp
FOOT CONTROL 1 (GA-FC EX)
FOOT CONTROL (GA-FC)
First unit Second unit
First unit Used only for switching between channels.
Second unit Used only for turning the eects on/o, or for switching between functions.
Connecting to a Second Amp (Amp 1 and Amp2)
When the [MODE] switch on the GA-FC EX is set to“FOOT CONTROL 2”, you can connect a second amp (only amps that are compatible with the
GA-FC EX).
Amp 1
(CONTROL 1)
Amp 2
(CONTROL 2)
Switching between amps to control
When two amps are connected to this unit, you can switch between amps to control either one.
Press the two switches (as shown below) at the same time for at least one second to switch.
Switches Amps to control Explanation
[CH 2] switch + [CH 3] switch CONTROL 1 Controls the CONTROL 1 amp.
[CH 3] switch + [CH 4] switch CONTROL 1&2
Controls the CONTROL 1 and CONTROL 2 amps at the same time.
This lets you use the two amps as a dual amp, both with the same settings.
* The indicators on the GA-FC EX light up according to the CONTROL 1 settings.
* If you switch to using either CONTROL 1 or CONTROL 2 while using CONTROL
1&2, the indicator displays on the amps (such as their on/o state) may not
match what you see on the GA-FC EX.
[CH 4] switch + [PANEL] switch CONTROL 2 Controls the CONTROL 2 amp.
The indicators of the amps being controlled light up.
GA-FC EX only
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