Roland Vga-5 User manual

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Woa-S

Owner’s

Manual

Thank

you,

and

congratulations

on

your

choice

of

the

Roland

VGA-5

Guitar

eae

Before

us

using

pike

unit,

carefully

read

the

sections

entitled:

“IMPORTANT

‘SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS”

(page

2)

“USING

THE

UNIT

SAFELY”

(page

a4)

“IMPORTANT

NOTES”

(page

7-8)

—

These

sections

provide

Hapa

are

information

concerning

t

is

proper

opera-.

tion

of

the

unit.

:

See

Additionally,

in

order

to

feel

assured

that

you

have

gained

a

good

grasp

of

every

feature

provided

by

your

new

unit,

this

manual

should

be

read

in

its

entirety.

The

manual

should

be

saved

and

kept

on

hand

as

a

convenient

reference.

Conversions

Used

in

This

Manual

@

Words

enclosed

in

square

brackets

[

]

indicate

panel

buttons

or

knobs.

(Example)

[MANUAL]:

MANUAL

button

[BASS];

|

BASS

knob

@

(p.

*)

indicates

a

reference

page.

Copyright

©

2000

ROLAND

CORPORATION

All

rights

reserved.

No

part

of

this

publication

may

be

reproduced

in

any

form

without

the

written

permission

of

ROLAND

CORPORATION.

CAUTION

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO

NOT

OPEN

A

ATTENTION:

risque

pe

choc

ELECTRIQUE

NE

PAS

OUVRIA

CAUTION:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

NO

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE.

REFER

SERVICING

TO

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

A

The

fightning

flash

with

arrowhead

symbol,

within

an

equilateral

triangle,

is

intended

to

alert

the

user

to

the

presence

of

uninsulated

“dangerous

voltage”

within

the

product's

enclosure

that

may

be

of

sufficient

magnitude

to

constitute

a

risk

of

electric

shock

to

persons.

The

exclamation

point

within

an

equilateral

triangle

is

intended

to

alert

the

user

to

the

presence

of

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

in

the

literature

accompanying

the

product.

INSTRUCTIONS

PERTAINING

TO

A

RISK

OF

FIRE,

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

OR

INJURY

TO

PERSONS.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

-

When

using

electric

products,

basic

precautions

should

always

be

followed,

including

the

following:

BO)

OF

TO

@

Read

these

instructions.

Keep

these

instructions.

Heed

all

warnings.

Follow

all

instructions.

Do

not

use

this

apparatus

near

water.

Clean

only

with

a

damp

cloth.

Do

not

block

any

of

the

ventilation

openings.

Install

in

accordance

with

the

manufacturers

instructions.

Do

not

install

near

any

heat

sources

such

as

radiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,

or

other

apparatus

(including

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

or

grounding-type

plug.

A

polarized

plug

has

two

blades

with

one

wider

than

the

other.

A

grounding-type

plug

has

two

blades

and

a

third

grounding

prong.

The

wide

blade

or

the

third

prong

are

provided

for

your

safety.

When

the

provided

plug

does

not

fit

into

your

outlet,

consult

an

electrician

for

replacement

of

the

obsolete

outlet.

WARNING:

=

THIS

APPARATUS

MUST

BE

EARTHED

.

Never

use

with

a

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

10.

Protect

the

power

cord

from

being

walked

on

or

pinched

particularly

at

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

apparatus.

.

Only

use

attachments/accessories

specified

by

the

manufacturer.

or

table

except

as

specified

by

the

manufacturer,

or

sold

with

the

apparatus.

When

a

cart

is

used,

use

caution

when

moving

the

cart/apparatus

combination

to

avoid

injury

from

tip-over.

.

Unplug

this

apparatus

during

lightning

storms

or

when

unused

for

long

periods

of

time.

.

Refer

all

servicing

to

qualified

service

personnel.

Servicing

is

required

when

the

apparatus

has

been

damaged

in

any

way,

such

as

power-supply

cord

or

plug

is

damaged,

liquid

has

been

spilled

or

objects

have

fallen

into

the

apparatus,

the

apparatus

has

been

exposed

to

rain

or

moisture,

does

not

operate

normally,

or

has

been

dropped.

For

the

U.K.

IMPORTANT:

THE

WIRES

IN

THIS

MAINS

LEAD

ARE

COLOURED

IN

ACCORDANCE

WITH

THE

FOLLOWING

CODE.

GREEN-AND-YELLOW:

EARTH,

BLUE:

NEUTRAL,

BROWN:

LIVE

As

the

colours

of

the

wires

in

the

mains

lead

of

this

apparatus

may

not

correspond

with

the

coloured

markings

identifying

the

terminals

in

your

plug,

proceed

as

follows:

The

wire

which

is

coloured

GREEN-AND-YELLOW

must

be

connected

to

the

terminal

in

the

plug

which

is

marked

by

the

letter

E

or

by

the

safety

earth

symbol

@or

coloured

GREEN

or

GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The

wire

which

is

coloured

BLUE

must

be

connected

to

the

terminal

which

is

marked

with

the

letter

N

or

coloured

BLACK.

The

wire

which

is

coloured

BROWN

must

be

connected

to

the

terminal

which

is

marked

with

the

letter

L

or

coloured

RED.

USING

THE

UNIT

SAFELY

About

Z\

WARNING

and

Z\

CAUTION

Notices

Used

for

instructions

intended

to

alert

the

user

to

the

risk

of

death

or

severe

injury

should

the

unit

be

used

improperly.

Z\WARNING

Used

for

instructions

intended

to

alert

the

user

to

the

risk

of

injury

or

material

damage

should

the

unit

be

used

improperly.

ZA\

CAUTION

*

Material

damage

refers

to

damage

or

other

adverse

effects

caused

with

respect

to

the

home

and

all

its

furnishings,

as

well

to

domestic

animals

or

pets.

ZN

e

Before

using

this

unit,

make

sure

to

read

the

instructions

below,

and

the

Owner’s

Manual.

¢

Do

not

open

or

perform

any

internal

modifica-

tions

on

the

unit.

©

¢

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.

¢

Never

use

or

store

the

unit

in

places

that

are:

*

Subject

to

temperature

extremes

(e.g.,

direct

sunlight

in

an

enclosed

vehicle,

near

a

heating

duct,

on

top

of

heat-generating

equipment);

or

are

o

e

Damp

(e.g.,

baths,

washrooms,

on

wet

floors);

or

are

¢

Humid;

or

are

¢

Exposed

to

rain;

or

are

¢

Dusty;

or

are

¢

Subject

to

high

levels

of

vibration.

*

Make

sure

you

always

have

the

unit

placed

so

it

is

level

and

sure

to

remain

stable.

Never

place

it

on

stands

that

could

wobble,

or

on

inclined

surfaces.

¢

The

unit

should

be

connected

to

a

power

supply

only

of

the

type

described

in

the

operating

instruc-

J

tions,

or

as

marked

on

the

unit.

ALWAYS

OBSERVE

THE

FOLLOWING

About

the

Symbols

The

A\

symbol

alerts

the

user

to

important

instructions

or

warnings.The

specific

meaning

of

the

symbol

is

determined

by

the

design

contained

within

the

triangle.

In

the

case

of

the

symbol

at

left,

it

is

used

for

general

cautions,

warnings,

or

alerts

to

danger.

The

©

symbol

alerts

the

user

to

items

that

must

never

be

carried

out

(are

forbidden).

The

specific

thing

that

must

not

be

done

is

indicated

by

the

design

contained

within

the

circle.

In

the

case

of

the

symbol

at

left,

it

means

that

the

unit

must

never

be

disassembled.

The

@

symbol

alerts

the

user

to

things

that

must

be

carried

out.

The

specific

thing

that

must

be

done

is

indicated

by

the

design

contained

within

the

circle.

In

the

case

of

the

symbol

at

left,

it

means

that

the

power-

cord

plug

must

be

unplugged

from

the

outlet.

Z\WARNING

*

Do

not

excessively

twist

or

bend

the

power

cord,

nor

place

heavy

objects

on

it.

Doing

so

can

damage

the

cord,

producing

severed

elements

and

short

circuits.

Damaged

cords

are

fire

and

shock

hazards!

e

This

unit,

either

alone

or

in

combination

with

an

amplifier

and

headphones

or

speakers,

may

be

capable

of

producing

sound

levels

that

could

cause

permanent

hearing

loss.

Do

not

operate

for

a

long

period

of

time

at

a

high

volume

level,

or

at

a

level

that

is

uncomfortable.

If

you

experience

any

hearing

loss

or

ringing

in

the

ears,

you

should

immediately

stop

using

the

unit,

and

consult

an

audiologist.

*

Donotallow

any

objects

(e.g.,

flammable

material,

coins,

pins);

or

liquids

of

any

kind

(water,

soft

drinks,

etc.)

to

penetrate

the

unit.

e

In

households

with

small

children,

an

adult

should

provide

supervision

until

the

child

is

capable

of

following

all

the

rules

essential

for

the

safe

operation

of

the

unit.

[>

¢

Protect

the

unit

from

strong

impact.

(Do

not

drop

it!)

an

outlet

with

an

unreasonable

number

of

other

devices.

Be

especially

careful

when

using

extension

cords—the

total

power

used

by

all

devices

you

have

connected

to

the

extension

cord’s

outlet

must

never

exceed

the

power

rating

(watts/amperes)

for

the

extension

cord.

Excessive

loads

can

cause

the

insulation

on

the

cord

to

heat

up

and

eventually

melt

through.

Do

not

force

the

unit’s

power-supply

cord

to

share

SO

Before

using

the

unit

in

a

foreign

country,

consult

with

your

retailer,

the

nearest

Roland

Service

J

Center,

or

an

authorized

Roland

distributor,

as

listed

on

the

"Information"

page.

Z\

CAUTION

position

does

not

interfere

with

its

proper

venti-

The

unit

should

be

located

so

that

its

location

or

(

lation.

cord

when

plugging

into,

or

unplugging

from

an

wy

Always

grasp

only

the

plug

on

the

power-supply

Q

outlet.

Try

to

prevent

cords

and

cables

from

becoming

entangled.

Also,

all

cords

and

cables

should

be

placed

so

they

are

out

of

the

reach

of

children.

If

the

unit

could

become

a

hazard

if

it

moves,

all

caster

wheels

should

be

removed

once

the

unit

has

been

placed

at

the

place

of

installation,

or

has

been

loaded

onto

a

vehicle.

Never

climb

on

top

of,

nor

place

heavy

objects

on

the

unit.

~)

Never

handle

the

power

cord

or

its

plug

with

wet

q

hands

when

plugging

into,

or

unplugging

from,

)

an

outlet.

Before

moving

the

unit,

disconnect

the

power

plug

from

the

outlet,

and

pull

out

all

cords

from

=

external

devices.

Before

cleaning

the

unit,

turn

off

the

power

and

unplug

the

power

cord

from

the

outlet.

ie

Whenever

you

suspect

the

possibility

of

lightning

in

your

area,

pull

the

plug

on

the

power

cord

out

_

of

the

outlet.

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IMPORTANT

NOTES

in

addition

to

the

items

listed

under

“IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS”

and

“USING

THE

UNIT

SAFELY”

on

pages

p.

2

and

p.

3,

please

read

and

observe

the

following:

Power

Supply

*

Do

not

use

this

unit

on

the

same

power

circuit

with

any

device

that

will

generate

line

noise

(such

as

an

electric

motor

or

variable

lighting

system).

¢

Before

connecting

this

unit

to

other

devices,

turn

off

the

power

to

all

units.

This

will

help

prevent

malfunctions

and/or

damage

to

speakers

or

other

devices.

Placement

*

Using

the

unit

near

power

amplifiers

(or

other

equipment

containing

large

power

transformers)

may

induce

hum.

To

alleviate

the

problem,

change

the

orientation

of

this

unit;

or

move

it

farther

away

from

the

source

of

inter-

ference.

¢

This

device

may

interfere

with

radio

and

television

reception.

Do

not

use

this

device

in

the

vicinity

of

such

receivers.

¢

Do

not

expose

the

unit

to

direct

sunlight,

place

it

near

devices

that

radiate

heat,

leave

it

inside

an

enclosed

vehicle,

or

otherwise

subject

it

to

temperature

extremes.

Excessive

heat

can

deform

or

discolor

the

unit.

¢

To

avoid

possible

breakdown,

do

not

use

the

unit

in

a

wet

area,

such

as

an

area

exposed

to

rain

or

other

moisture.

¢

Do

not

allow

rubber,

vinyl,

or

similar

materials

to

remain

on

this

unit

for

long

periods

of

time.

Such

objects

can

discolor

or

otherwise

harmfully

affect

the

finish.

¢

Do

not

put

anything

that

contains

water

(e.g.,

flower

vases)

on

this

unit.

Also,

avoid

the

use

of

insecticides,

perfumes,

alcohol,

nail

polish,

spray

cans,

etc.,

near

the

unit.

Swiftly

wipe

away

any

liquid

that

spills

on

the

unit

using

a

dry,

soft

cloth.

¢

During

operation,

this

device

must

be

placed

at

a

distance

of

no

Jess

than

50

cm

from

any

walls.

¢

Do

not

allow

objects

to

remain

on

top

of

the

unit

while

it

is

in

operation.

*

If

you

cover

the

heat-dissipation

fins,

their

function

is

defeated,

and

their

temperature

can

rise

to

overly

high

levels,

which

could

cause

burns

if

they

are

accidentally

touched.

¢

Placing

heavy

objects

on

this

unit

may

result

in

injury

if

it

overturns

or

falls.

Maintenance

¢

For

everyday

cleaning

wipe

the

unit

with

a

soft,

dry

cloth

or

one

that

has

been

slightly

dampened

with

water.

To

remove

stubborn

dirt,

use

a

cloth

impregnated

with

a

mild,

non-abrasive

detergent.

Afterwards,

be

sure

to

wipe

the

unit

thoroughly

with

a

soft,

dry

cloth.

*

Never

use

benzine,

thinners,

alcohol

or

solvents

of

any

kind,

to

avoid

the

possibility

of

discoloration

and/or

deformation.

Repairs

and

Data

e

Please

be

aware

that

all

data

contained

in

the

unit’s

memory

may

be

lost

when

the

unit

is

sent

for

repairs.

Important

data

should

always

be

written

down

on

paper

(when

possible).

During

repairs,

due

care

is

taken

to

avoid

the

loss

of

data.

However,

in

certain

cases

(such

as

when

circuitry

memory

itself

is

out

of

order),

we

regret

that

it

may

not

be

possible

to

restore

the

data,

and

Roland

assumes

no

liability

concerning

such

loss

of

data.

Memory

Backup

¢

This

unit

contains

a

battery

which

powers

the

unit’s

memory

circuits

while

the

main

power

is

off.

To

avoid

the

unexpected

loss

of

data

in

memory,

have

this

battery

replaced

with

a

new

one

every

5

years.

Please

be

aware

that

the

actual

life

of

the

battery

can

vary

depending

on

how

the

unit

is

used.

When

it

is

time

to

change

the

battery,

consult

with

your

retailer,

the

nearest

Roland

Service

Center,

or

an

authorized

Roland

distributor,

as

listed

on

the

“Information”

page.

Additional

Precautions

¢

Unfortunately,

it

may

be

impossible

to

restore

the

contents

of

data

that

was

stored

in

the

unit’s

memory

once

it

has

been

lost.

Roland

Corporation

assumes

no

liability

concerning

such

loss

of

data.

¢

Use

a

reasonable

amount

of

care

when

using

the

unit's

buttons,

sliders,

or

other

controls;

and

when

using

its

jacks

and

connectors.

Rough

handling

can

lead

to

malfunctions.

¢

When

connecting

/

disconnecting

all

cables,

grasp

the

connector

itself—never

pull

on

the

cable.

This

way

you

will

avoid

causing

shorts,

or

damage

to

the

cable’s

internal

elements.

¢

Asmall

amount

of

heat

will

radiate

from

the

unit

during

normal

operation.

IMPORTANT

NOTES

¢

To

avoid

disturbing

your

neighbors,

try

to

keep

the

unit’s

volume

at

reasonable

levels.

You

may

prefer

to

use

headphones,

so

you

do

not

need

to

be

concerned

about

those

around

you

(especially

when

it

is

late

at

night).

¢

When

you

need

to

transport

the

unit,

package

it

in

the

box

(including

padding)

that

it

came

in,

if

possible.

Otherwise,

you

will

need

to

use

equivalent

packaging

materials.

¢

Use

only

the

specified

expression

pedal

(EV-5;

optional).

By

connecting

any

other

expression

pedals,

you

risk

causing

malfunction

and/or

damage

to

the

unit.

¢

Usea

cable

from

Roland

to

make

the

connection.

If

using

some

other

make

of

connection

cable,

please

note

the

following

precautions.

*«

Some

connection

cables

contain

resistors.

Do

not

use

cables

that

incorporate

resistors

for

connecting

to

this

unit.

The

use

of

such

cables

can

cause

the

sound

level

to

be

extremely

low,

or

impossible

to

hear.

For

infor-

mation

on

cable

specifications,

contact

the

manufac-

turer

of

the

cable.

¢

To

avoid

injury,

avoid

placing

hands

at

points

indicated

by

the

arrows

in

the

following

figure.

¢

When

this

device

is

in

operation,

the

cooling

fins

located

on

the

rear

panel

will

become

hot.

Take

care

not

to

touch

them

with

your

hands.

Attaching

and

Removing

the

Casters

Attaching

all

of

the

casters

can

make

it

easier

to

move

the

amplifier.

When

using

casters,

take

care

not

to

allow

fingers

or

other

parts

of

the

hand

or

body

to

get

pinched

or

injured.

it

Be

sure

to

remove

all

casters

when

accidental

movement

may

be

dangerous

such

as

when

setting

up

the

VGA-5

on

stage

or

when

transporting

it

in

a

vehicle.

0

If

casters

have

been

attached

to

the

amp,

make

sure

it

is

used

only

ona

stable,

level

surface.

Main

Features

The

VGA-5,

a

65

watt

guitar

amplifier

with

built-in

memory

functions,

comprises

two

sections:

a

COSM

amplifier

section

featuring

eleven

COSM

amplifier

types

along

with

ten

different

COSM

speaker

types,

that

you

can

freely

combine

to

create

sounds;

and

an

effects

section

with

four

kinds

of

effects,

which

can

be

used

simultaneously.

The

cabinet’s

12

inch

(30

cm)

built-in

bass

reflex

speaker

provides

rich

sound

over

an

extended

range,

from

powerful

lows

to

a

crisp

high

end.

COSM

Amplifiers

@

The

VGA-5

features

eleven

guitar

amplifier

sounds,

including

not

only

familiar

solid-state

and

tube

amplifier

sounds,

but

also

an

acoustic

amplifier

sound

that

allows

you

to

perform

with

the

sound

of

an

acoustic

guitar.

®

Gain,

volume,

three-band

equalizer,

and

presence

controls

give

you

even

more

precise

control

over

the

sound

creation

process.

All

of

these

functions

are

set

so

they

suit

the

unique

characteristics

of

each

amplifier

type.

@

Built-in

speaker

modeling

also

takes

into

account

cabinet

properties.

While

naturally

reproducing

the

original

sound

of

legendary

equipment,

it

is

also

possible

to

create

new

sounds

by

changing

the

speaker

configurations.

Effects

@

The

VGA-5

features

four

built-in

effects:

EFX,

delay,

chorus,

and

reverb.

All

of

them

can

be

used

at

the

same

time.

You

can

use

the

foot

switch

to

turn

each

effect

on

and

off.

@

The

EFX

includes

six

effects,

wah,

tremolo,

compressor,

slow

gear,

phaser,

and

flanger;

you

can

select

any

one

of

these

to

use

at

a

time.

@®

The

delay

time

can

be

input

by

tapping

a

button.

This

makes

setting

the

delay

time

simple.

Delay

also

has

a

Hold

function

that

allows

you

to

repeatedly

play

back

a

recorded

phrase.

|

COSM

(composite

Object

Sound

Modeling)

1

Technology

that

uses

advanced

methods

to

create

a

|

virtual

reconstruction

of

actual

physical

objects,

based

|

on

aspects

such

as

their

structure

and

constituent

:

elements,

is

referred

to

as

“modeling

technology.”

;

COSM

represents

proprietary

technology

from

Roland,

|

which

combines

a

number

of

sound

modeling

i

technologies,

and

takes

them

to

a

new

level

of

sound

f

creation.

Memory

Function

You

can

store

groups

of

settings

in

the

VGA-5’s

memory,

for

example

for

amplifier

type,

speaker

type,

and

effect

settings.

Switching

the

memory

then

allows

you

to

instantly

select

just

the

right

settings

for

what

you

are

playing.

Simple

Operation

The

VGA-5

provides

simple

button

and

knob

controls,

which

let

you

do

everything

from

switching

memory

to

creating

sounds,

quickly

and

easily.

Superb

Expandability

@

The

VGA-5

is

equipped

with

an

external

input

jack

which

allows

connection

of

guitar

synthesizers

and

other

devices.

There

is

also

a

line

out

jack,

convenient

for

recording.

@

The

VGA-5

is

also

equipped

with

foot

switch

jacks.

These

let

you

use

your

foot

to

switch

memory

and

turn

effects

on

and

off.

You

can

also

connect

an

expression

pedal

to

control

volume

and

wah.

@

A

MIDIIN

connector

is

also

provided.

You

can

control

the

VGA-5

with

an

external

MIDI

device,

using

MIDI

messages

to

switch

memory

and

perform

other

functions.

Main

Features

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List

of

Amplifier

Types

Thanks

to

Roland's

proprietary

Composite

Object

Sound

Modeling

(COSM)

technology,

the

VGA-5

is

able

to

faithfully

reproduce

the

sounds

and

nuances

of

11

distinct

amplifier

types-from

classic

combos

to

modern

high-gain

stacks.

Not

only

do

these

amplifier

models

sownd

like

the

originals,

but

they

feel

like

the

originals,

giving

you

authentic

control

and

unrivaled

response.

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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Main

Features

List

of

Speaker

Types

ORIGINAL:

Original

speakers

provided

with

the

selected

amplifier

type.

CLASSIC

1-12":

Open-backed

cabinet

using

one

12-inch

classic-type

speaker

(*1).

CLASSIC

2-12":

Open-backed

cabinet

using

two

12-inch

classic-type

speakers.

CLASSIC

4-10":

Open-backed

cabinet

using

four

10-inch

classic-type

speakers.

CLASSIC

4-12":

Large

sealed

enclosure

containing

four

12-inch

classic-type

speakers.

CLASSIC

8-12":

Dual

large

sealed

enclosures

each

containing

four

12-inch

classic-type

speakers.

MODERN

1-12":

Open-backed

cabinet

using

one

12-inch

modern-type

speaker

(*2).

MODERN

2-12":

Open-backed

cabinet

using

two

12-inch

modern-type

speakers.

MODERN

4-10":

Open-backed

cabinet

using

four

10-inch

modern-type

speakers.

MODERN

4-12":

Large

sealed

enclosure

containing

four

12-inch

modern-type

speakers.

MODERN

8-12":

Dual

large

sealed

enclosures

each

containing

four

12-inch

modern-type

speakers.

(*1)

Classic-type

speaker

unit

with

a

smooth

upper-midrange

and

comparatively

low

power

handling

capabilities.

(*2)

Modern-type

speaker

unit

with

a

powerful

upper-midrange

and

comparatively

greater

power

input

handling.

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Basic

Operation

Using

the

VGA-5

Like

Conventional

Amplifiers

Press

[MANUAL],

lighting

the

indicator,

when

you

want

to

operate

the

VGA-5

as

you

would

a

regular

analog

amplifier,

whereby

you

make

new

settings

with

the

knobs,

and

sound

is

produced

in

accord

with

the

positions

of

the

knobs

on

the

front

panel.

MANUAL

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4/0

5/0

[MANUAL]

button

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Basic

Operation

of

the

Front

Panel

Controls

Memory

Buttons

Used

for

calling

up

memories

and

storing

settings.

When

[A/B]

is

not

lighted,

the

memories

numbered

from

1

through

5

can

be

selected

(in

the

illustration,

Memory

1

is

selected).

A-

#

1

2

3

4

5

Not

Lit

Hob

&

When

[A/B]

is

lit,

the

memories

numbered

from

6

through

10

can

be

selected

(in

the

illustration,

Memory

6

is

selected).

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*

Memories

contain

the

factory-set

knob

settings.

WRITE

Button

Press

this

when

storing

knob

or

button

settings

to

memory.

For

more

detailed

information,

refer

to

“About

the

Memory

Function”

(p.

23).

MASTER

Knob

Adjusts

the

VGA-5’s

volume

level

or

the

volume

of

the

headphones.

*

The

MASTER

knob

settings

are

not

stored.

100

COSM

AMPLIFIER

Knob

and

Button

Settings

That

Can

Be

Stored

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INPUT

Jacks

(HIGH/LOW)

Connect

the

guitar

to

HIGH

or

LOW

according

to

the

guitar's

output

level.

Normally,

the

guitar

will

be

connected

to

HIGH.

If

using

a

guitar

with

especially

high

output,

connect

to

LOW.

COSM

AMPLIFIER

You

can

use

these

controls

to

create

sounds

with

combinations

of

amplifier

types

(eleven

types)

and

speaker

types

(eleven

types,

including

ORIGINAL).

Headphone

Jack

[PHONES]

Used

for

connecting

headphones.

*

Sound

is

not

output

from

the

VGA-5's

speakers

when

headphones

are

connected.

EFFECTS

Variation

List

Each

of

the

delay,

chorus,

and

reverb

DELAY:

1.NORMAL

2.WARM_~

3.

HOLD

effects

features

variations

(*1).

CHORUS:

1.NATURAL

2.WARM

_

3.

BRIGHT

REVERB:

1.PLATE

2.ROOM

3.

HALL

(*1)

Refer

to

“How

to

Select

the

Delay,

Chorus,

and

Reverb

Variations.”

12

Basic

Operation

How

to

Select

the

Delay,

Chorus,

and

Reverb

Variations

(

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8)

t

Hold

down

the

effect

button

for

the

variation

you

want

to

change

(press

for

at

least

one

second)

4

Flashing:

Current

variation

OD

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&)

tt

Lit:

Selectable

variation

*

Memory

buttons

1,

2,

and

3

correspond

to

Variations

1,

2,

and

3.

*

For

more

details

on

each

variation,

refer

to

Delay

(p.

18),

Chorus

(p.

19),

and

Reverb

(p.

20).

1.

Hold

down,

for

at

least

one

second,

the

effect

button

(either

[DELAY],

[CHORUS],

or

[REVERB))

for

the

variation

you

want

to

change.

The

pressed

button

flashes,

and

at

the

same

time

the

indicators

for

the

[1/6], [2/7],

and

[3/8]

buttons

light

up

to

indicate

the

variation

number.

2.

Press

the

[1/6], [2/7],

or

[3/8]

button

to

select

the

variation.

The

pressed

button

flashes.

3.

Press

the

effect

button

pressed

in

Step

1

one

more

time

to

complete

the

setting.

Noise

Suppressor

The

VGA-5

features

a

built-in

noise

suppressor.

The

noise

suppressor

is

an

effect

that

reduces

noise

that

is

picked

up

by

guitar

pickups.

The

noise

suppressor

effect

can

be

set

to

any

of

ten

levels.

Hold

down

the

button

for

at

least

one

second

Not

Lit:

You

can

select

the

A-

levels

1-5

forthe

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[2]

=

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(2

5

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noise

suppressor

effect.

Lit:

You

can

select

the

levels

6-10

for

the

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A

aS

noise

suppressor

effect.

4

Flashing:

Current

level

*

When

set

to

“1,”

the

noise

suppressor

effect

is

minimal;

a

setting

of

“10°

provides

heavy

suppression.

1.

Hold

down

the

[EFX]

button

for

at

least

one

second.

The

[EFX]

flashes,

and

at

the

same

time

the

indicators

for

the

[1/6]-[5/10]

buttons

light

up.

The

flashing

button

indicator

shows

the

current

noise

suppressor

level.

2.

Press

the

[A/B]

or

one

of

the

button

[1/6]-[5/10],

to

adjust

the

noise

to

a

suitable

level.

3.

Press

[EFX]

one

more

time

to

complete

the

setting.

FP

&

*

Setting

the

noise

suppressor

to

“10”

(effect

depth)

ntay

result

in

the

sound

being

cut

off

fast

when

the

guitar

volume

is

low.

*

The

noise

suppressor

setting

is

applied

to

both

Manual

mode

8

and

Memory

mode.

*

Settings

cannot

be

made

individually

for

each

memory.

*

This

setting

is

stored

by

the

VGA-5,

even

without

the

WRITE

button

being

pressed.

13

Basic

Operation

Basic

Operation

of

the

Rear

Panel

Controls

FOOT

CONTROL

FOOT

CONTROLLER

IN

A

MEMORY

———~--—

MIDI

IN

Conector

With

a

foot

controller

connected,

you

can

use

your

foot

to

switch

memories.

You

can

use

these

in

turning

effects

on

and

off

and

for

switching

memories.

You

can

also

connect

an

expression

pedal

to

control

volume

and

wah.

FOOT

CONTROL

OFF

EXT

Input

Jack

(EXT

IN)

This

lets

you

input

sounds

from

other

devices.

Ele

Ca

LINE

OUT

Jack

This

outputs

the

COSM

amp

and

effect

sound

to

external

devices.

You

can

also

turn

effects

on

and

off,

and

switch

memories

by

connecting

a

BOSS

FS-5U

foot

switch

(optional)

to

the

FOOT

CONTROL

jacks.

When

using

the

switch

to

turn

effects

on

and

off:

Set

the

FUNCTION

switch

to

“MOMENTARY.”

This

enables

the

effects

to

be

turned

on

and

off

with

a

FS-5U

(optional).

FOOT

CONTROL

PCS-31

(optional)

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Reverb

Chorus

Delay

EFX

On/Off

Tap

On/Off

When

using

the

BOSS

FS-5L

latch-type

switch

(optional),

the

foot

switch

takes

priority,

regardless

of

the

effect

on/

off

settings

in

memory.

For

example,

if

the

foot

switch

is

on,

then

the

effect

is

turned

on.

Use

with

the

FUNCTION

switch

set

to

“LATCH.”

*

Even

if

the

FUNCTION

switch

is

set

to

“LATCH,”

use

the

FS-5U

(optional)

for

the

delay

tap.

When

using

the

switch

to

switch

memories:

Set

the

FUNCTION

switch

to

“PROGRAM.”

This

enables

switching

of

memories

and

switching

between

Manual

and

Memory

modes

with

the

FS-5U

(optional).

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CONTROL

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The

DELAY

jack

does

not

function

for

switching

memories

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Referring

to

the

figure

below,

connect

the

VGA-5

and

other

devices

as

shown.

External

Sound

Module

Mixer

(Guitar

Synthsizer

etc.)

Stereo

Headphones

FOOT

CONTROL

Roland

GFISO

poor

conrncacen

Foot

Controller

SU

(GFC-50,

FC-200

etc.)

Foot

Switch

(BOSS

FS-5U

etc.)

Expression

Pedal

*

The

FS-5L

can

only

be

used

for

turning

effects

(EV-5,

BOSS

FV-300L

etc.)

on

and

off;

it

cannot

be

used

for

tapping.

The

following

equipment

will

add

additional

functionality

to

*

Use

only

the

specified

expression

pedal

(Roland

EV-5,

BOSS

your

VGA-5

system.

FV-300L;

optional).

By

connecting

any

other

expression

pedals,

¢

Foot

Controller

you

risk

causing

malfunction

and/or

damage

to

the

unit.

(optional:

Roland

GFC-50,

FC-200)

*

When

switching

memories

or

using

the

delay

tap,

use

the

FS-

*

Expression

Pedal

5U

(momentary

type).

(optional:

Roland

EV-5,

BOSS

FV-300L)

*

To

prevent

malfunction

and/or

damage

to

speakers

or

other

*

Foot

Switch

(optional:

BOSS

FS-5U/FS-5L)

devices,

always

turn

down

the

volume,

and

turn

off

the

power

*

The

FS-5L

can

only

be

used

for

some

functions

(p.

22).

on

all

devices

before

making

any

connections.

*

Always

be

sure

to

turn

[MASTER]

down

to

“0”

whenever

connecting

or

disconnecting

headphones.

Turning

the

Power

On

and

Off

Once

the

connections

have

been

completed,

turn

on

power

to

*

When

this

device

is

in

operation,

the

cooling

fins

located

on

the

rear

your

various

devices

in

the

order

specified.

By

turning

on

panel

will

become

hot.

Take

care

not

to

touch

them

with

your

hands.

devices

in

the

wrong

order,

you

risk

causing

malfunction

*

This

unit

is

equipped

with

a

protection

circuit.

A

brief

interval

and/or

damage

to

speakers

and

other

devices.

(a

few

seconds)

after

power

up

is

required

before

the

unit

will

:

;

operate

no.

;

Device

connected

Device

connected

perate

normally

>

VGA5

>

to

EXT

IN

to

LINE

OUT

*

Always

make

sure

to

have

the

volume

level

turned

down

before

F

se

.

switching

on

power.

Even

with

the

volume

all

the

way

down

*

When

the

power

is

turned

on,

sound

will

be

produced

using

out

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:

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you

may

still

hear

some

sound

when

the

power

is

switched

on

the

same

settings

in

effect

when

the

power

was

last

turned

off.

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:

but

this

is

normal,

and

does

not

indicate

a

malfunction.

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COSM

AMPLIFIER

When

you

want

to

have

sound

produced

in

accord

with

the

positions

of

the

panel

knobs,

press

[MANUAL],

lighting

the

indicator.

1

Amplifier

Type

Switch

[AMP]

CLASSIC

MODERN

STACK

ants

STACK

Zs

AMERICAN

Gate

CLEAN

\

ACOUSTIC

Lets

you

select

from

eleven

types

of

amplifiers.

BRITISH

COMBO

Description

(p.

10)

*

The

amp

type

switch

may

not

function

properly

if

not

clicked

into

a

notched

position.

2

Gain

Knob

[GAIN]

Adjusts

the

gain

(intensity

or

amount

of

distortion)

for

the

selected

amplifier.

3

Volume

Knob

[VOLUME]

Adjusts

the

volume.

Using

the

volume

knob

is

convenient

for

adjusting

the

volume

levels

between

memories.

4

Equalizer

(EQUALIZER)

Three-band

equalizer.

Works

in

different

ways

depending

on

the

selected

amplifier.

Bass

Knob

[BASS]

Adjusts

the

sound

of

the

low-frequency

range.

Middle

Knob

[MIDDLE]

Adjusts

the

sound

of

the

midrange

frequencies.

Treble

Knob

[TREBLE]

Adjusts

the

sound

of

the

high-frequency

range.

*

COSM

faithfully

models

the

special

features

and

characteristics

of

a

variety

of

amplifiers;

with

certain

amplifiers,

no

sound

may

be

produced

when

[BASS],

[MIDDLE],

and

[TREBLE]

are

all

set

to

0.

5

Presence

Knob

[PRESENCE]

Adjusts

the

presence

of

the

sound.

6

Speaker

Type

Switch

[SPEAKER]

CLASSIC

MODERN

Lets

you

select

from

eleven

speaker

types

(including

ORIGINAL)

featuring

different

numbers

of

speakers,

speaker

sizes,

and

cabinets.

ORIGINAL

refers

to

the

speakers

originally

furnished

in

the

amp

selected

with

the

amp

type

switch.

is

Description

(p.

11)

+

The

speaker

type

switch

may

not

function

properly

if

not

clicked

into

a

notched

position.

16

Part

Names

and

Functions

EFFECTS

The

four

types

of

effect,

EFX,

delay,

chorus,

and

reverb,

can

be

used

simultaneously.

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SENS/RATE

INTENSITY

|

FEEDBACK

LEVEL

INTENSITY

[

When

you

want

to

have

sound

produced

in

accord

with

|

the

positions

of

the

panel

knobs,

press

[MANUAL],

lighting

the

indicator.

EFX

includes

six

effects,

Wah,

Tremolo,

Compressor,

Slow

Gear,

Phaser,

and

Flanger;

any

one

of

these

can

be

selected

at

one

time.

(1)

EFX

Button

[EFX]

@

TREMOLO

Turns

EFX

on

and

off.

Indicator

is

lit

when

the

effect

is

on.

Tremolo

is

an

effect

that

cyclically

modulates

the

volume.

*

You

can

also

use

a

foot

switch

to

turn

this

on

and

off

(p.

21).

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@

COMP

(Compressor)

(2)

Type

Switch

[

T

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The

compressor

is

an

effect

that

attenuates

loud

input

levels

Provides

for

selection

from

six

different

EFX

effects.

and

boosts

soft

input

levels,

thus

evening

out

the

volume

to

*

The

[SENS/RATE]

and

[INTENSITY]

knobs

function

create

sustain

without

distortion.

differently

depending

on

the

type

selected.(Diagram

below)

@

SLOW

GEAR

Slow Gear

is

an

effect

that

fades-in

each

note

(violin-style

ee

on)

playing)

by

detecting

the

picking

of

the

guitar.

It

lowers

the

SENS/RATE

{NTENSITY

;

anol

volume

of

the

attack

of

the

input

signal,

and

gradually

raises

Pats

it.

eyo

@

PHASER

*

The

ies

a7

may

ie

properly

if

not

clicked

into

a

By

aiding

vaned“plane

portions

tp

sheadited:

une

te

notched

position

phaser

effect

gives

a

whooshing,

swirling

character

to

the

@

WAH

This

effect

creates

a

unique

tone

by

changing

the

frequency

sound.

@

FLANGER

response

of

a

filter.

By

connecting

a

separately

available

Pe

Have

ing

CHCcE

elves

a

WSU

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cup

iane

Ke

expression

pedal

(e.g.,

Roland

EV-5

or

BOSS

FV-300L

optional)

you

can

control

the

wah

effect

in

real

time.

(2)

TYPE

Switch)

(3)

SENS/RATE

Knob

__(4)

INTENSITY

Knob

WAH

*

You

can

adjust

the

effect

with

the

knob

in

the

same

way

as

moving

the

wah

pedal

to

a

|

(No

knob

assignment)

corresponding

position.

Turning

the

knob

completely

to

the

right

(clockwise)

is

equivalent

to

pressing

the

pedal

down

completely,

while

turning

the

knob

completely

to

the

left

(counterclockwise)

is

equivalent

to

bringing

the

pedal

toe

‘back

up.

character

to

the

sound.

Adjusts

the

rate

of

the

volume

change.

Adjusts

the

intensit

of

the

effect.

J

8

J

y

COMP

Adjusts

the

strength

of

the

attack

when

picking.

The

more

the

knob

is

Adjusts

the

range

(time)

for

which

low

input

is

expanded

turned

to

the

right,

the

sharper

the

sound’s

attack

is;

turning

the

knob

to

the

|

and

the

volume

set

at

a

fixed

level.

The

more

the

knob

is

left

creates

a

crisp

sound

with

good

articulation.

turned

to

the

right,

the

longer

the

sustain

becomes.

SLOW

GEAR

|

Adjusts

the

Slow

Gear

sensitivity

level.

When

the

knob

is

turned

to

the

left,

the

effect

Adjusts

the

time

it

takes

to

reach

maximum

is

not

applied;

the

effect

becomes

apparent

when

the

knob

is

turned

to

the

right.

volume

after

picking.

PHASER

Adjusts

the

undulation

rate.

Adjusts

the

intensity

of

the

undulation.

Adjusts

the

undulation

rate.

Adjusts

the

intensity

of

the

undulation.

FLANGER

*

When

the

wah

effect

is

on,

you

cannot

control

the

VGA-5's

volume

with

the

expression

pedal.

17

Part

Names

and

Functions

DELAY

Delay

Variations

1

NORMAL

Provides

a

normal

delay

effect.

2

WARM

Produces

a

warm

delay

sound

with

a

restrained

high

end.

3

HOLD

Allows

you

to

record

what

is

played,

and

play

that

back

repeatedly.

Icy

Instructions

on

selecting

variations

(p.

13)

(ye

On

)

FEEDBACK

=

LEVEL

(2)

(3)

(1)

Delay

Button

[DELAY]

Turns

the

delay

on

and

off.

Indicator

is

lit

when

the

effect

is

on.

*

You

can

also

use

a

foot

switch

to

turn

this

on

and

off

(p.

21).

(2)

Feedback

Knob

[FEEDBACK]

Adjusts

the

amount

of

delay

repeat.

*

This

is

not

functional

when

HOLD

is

selected

as

the

variation.

(3)

Level

Knob

[LEVEL]

Adjusts

the

volume

of

delay

sound.

(4)

Tap

Button

[TAP]

When

NORMAL

or

WARM

is

selected

as

the

delay

variation,

you

can

set

the

delay

time

in

the

range

of

0-1.8

seconds.

When

you

press

[TAP]

twice

in

time

with

the

tempo

of

the

song

being

performed,

the

[TAP]

indicator

flashes

at

the

tempo

at

which

the

button

is

pressed,

and

the

delay

time

is

set.

*

The

interval

at

which

the

[TAP]

indicator

flashes

shows

the

approximate

tempo.

You

can

also

use

a

foot

switch

to

input

the

taps.

However,

you

must

use

the

optional

PCS-31

connector

cord

and

connect

the

foot

switch

as

shown

below.

ee

5

nia

TAP

:

i

Connection

cable:

ra

(optional)

TIP

(white)

f

y

RING

(red)

\

48)

Tap

Delay

NA

On/Off

Ill

ll

Input

©)

If

only

one

foot

switch

is

connected,

and

the

(optional)

PCS-31

Bos:

pase

*

is

not

used,

only

the

delay

can

be

switched

on/off.

|

Setting

Short

Delay

Times

(0-200

msec)

|

+

You

can

set

delay

times

that

are

difficult

to

set

with

tap

input.

f

1.

Hold

down

[TAP]

and

press

[DELAY].

[TAP]

and

[DELAY]

begin

to

flash

rapidly.

In

this

state

the

delay

time

is

0

msec.

|

2.

Each

press

of

[TAP]

lengthens

the

delay

time

by

one

millisecond.

When

[TAP]

is

held

down,

the

setting

changes

continuously,

lengthening

the

delay

time.

If

you

hold

down

[TAP],

then

each

press

of

[DELAY]

shortens

the

delay

time

by

one

millisecond.

When

[TAP]

and

[DELAY]

is

held

down,

the

setting

changes

continuously,

shortening

the

delay

time.

When

the

setting

is

made,

the

[TAP]

and

[DELAY]

indicators

flash

in

syne

with

the

delay

time.

Press

[DELAY]

one

more

time

to

complete

the

setting.

18

Part

Names

and

Functions

About

the

HOLD

Function

(Variation

3)

When

the

delay

variation

HOLD

is

selected,

you

can

record

what

is

played,

then

have

that

played

back

repeatedly.

If

you

connect

a

momentary-type

switch

(the

BOSS

FS-5U:

optional),

you

can

then

use

your

foot

to

control

the

recording.

Connect

the

foot

switch

as

shown

below.

Connection

cable:

PCS-31

(optional)

TIP

(white)

?

y

RING

(red)

Delay

}7

Tap

On/Off

.

used

for

recording

ese

is

played

)

1.

Select

3

HOLD

as

the

delay

variation

(p.

13).

Confirm

that

the

delay

has

is

on.

2.

Press

the

Tap

foot

switch

at

the

point

where

you

want

recording

to

start.

Recording

continues

as

long

as

the

foot

switch

is

held

down.

The

[TAP]

indicator

is

lit

while

the

recording

is

in

progress.

Maximum

recording

time

is

1.8

seconds.

Recording

stops

automatically

after

1.8

seconds,

and

the

recorded

portion

is

played

back

repeatedly.

3.

When

you

release

the

foot

switch,

recording

stops.

The

recorded

portion

is

played

back

repeatedly.

By

carrying

out

Step

2

while

the

section

is

being

played

back,

you

can

layer

the

recordings.

4.

Press

[DELAY]

or

the

foot

switch

used

for

turning

on

and

off

the

delay

to

erase

the

recorded

content.

*

The

[FEEDBACK]

knob

has

no

function

when

HOLD

is

the

delay

variation,

The

HOLD

function

is

not

enabled

while

the

delay

variation

is

still

being

selected

(when

the

DELAY

indicator

is

flashing:

p.

13).

CHORUS

Chorus

Variations

1

NATURAL

Provides

a

chorus

effect

featuring

natura]

sense

of

breadth.

2

WARM

Produces

a

chorus

effect

with

depth

and

body.

3.

BRIGHT

Produces

a

bright,

sparkling

chorus

effect.

iy

Instructions

on

selecting

variations

(p.

13)

*

If

you

want

to

save

changed

settings,

use

the

Write

operation

(p.

23).

CHORUS

a

(1)

INTENSITY

(2)

(1)

Chorus

Button

[CHORUS]

Turns

the

chorus

on

and

off.

Indicator

is

lit

when

the

effect

is

on.

*

You

can

also

use

a

foot

switch

to

turn

this

on

and

off

(p.

21).

(2)

Intensity

Knob

[INTENSITY]

Adjusts

the

intensity

of

the

chorus.

19

Part

Names

and

Functions

REVERB

Reverb

Variations

REVERB

1

PLATE

(1

)

Simulates

a

plate

reverb

(reverb

unit

that

uses

the

LEVEL

vibrations

of

a

metal

plate).

Provides

a

metallic

:

CREA

2S

reverberation

with

an

extended

high

end.

.

fe

E

(2)

2

ROOM

Simulates

the

reverberation

typically

found

inside

a

room.

(1)

Reverb

Button

[REVERB]

3

BRIGHT

d

:

Turns

the

reverb

on

and

off.

Indicator

is

lit

when

the

effect

is

Simulates

the

reverberation

of

a

concert

hall.

on,

ws

*

You

can

also

use

a

foot

switch

to

turn

this

on

and

off

(p.

21).

Instructions

on

selecting

variations

(p.

13)

*

If

you

want

to

save

changed

settings,

use

the

Write

operation

fn

23),

(2)

Level

Knob

[LEVEL]

Adjusts

the

volume

level

of

the

reverb

sound.

Rear

Panel

|

MIDI

N

FOOT

CONTROL

Sule

Ca

a

ee

EPPECTS

ON/OFF

&)

REVERS

GHORUS

‘DELAY

eK

an

ce

4

3

5

1

Line

Out

Jack

(LINE

OUT)

2

External

Input

Jack

(EXT

IN)

Outputs

(in

mono)

the

COSM

amplifier

and

effect

sounds.

You

can

connect

(in

mono)

a

guitar

synthesizer

or

other

You

can

connect

a

mixer

or

other

external

device

here.

external

device

here.

The

input

sound

is

output

from

the

VGA-5‘s

speaker,

headphones,

and

the

LINE

OUT

jack.

The

volume

can

also

be

adjusted

with

the

MASTER

knob.

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