Roland V-Guitar System VG-99 Einrichtungshandbuch

ROLAND VG-99

TRAINING GUIDE

Contents

1. FEATURES

2. QUICK DEMO

3. FIVE FEATURES TO KNOW and SHOW

4. ACCESSORIES

5. VG-99 GUITAR, AMPS, EFFECTS

Roland VG-99 Training Guide

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1. FEATURES

The ultimate modeling guitar processor

Two discrete COSM guitar signal paths: each models

guitars, basses, synth waves, amps, effects, and mixers

Either or both signal paths can be used at the same time

Switching can be by onboard controllers, footswitches,

picking dynamics, or all of these

Ten polyphonic pitch shifters: five for each signal path

Two GT-Pro equivalent effects processors

Converts guitar to MIDI and USB audio

D-Beam and ribbon controller plus dynamic input sensing for

unique performance capabilities

Unequalled real time control: up to 18 parameters can be

controlled by any one of up to 20 VG controllers at one time

Stereo 1/4” outs, plus stereo XLR sub outs w/ ground lift,

USB, SP/DIF, and MIDI I/O

Table top, Rack mountable, or stand mountable

Bundled with Mac/PC Editor /Librarian software

Works with FC-300 MIDI Foot Controller

MAP $1,499, MSRP $1,699

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2. QUICK DEMO

The Roland Quick Demo is a way to get a customer interested in a product in

less than 60 seconds.

Before You Start

STEP ONE-Connect the VG-99

If you have a PA or studio playback system

1. Connect the Left and Right MAIN or SUB OUTPUTS of the VG-99 to two

channels of the PA.

2. Set the PA’s EQ controls for a flat response.

3. Press GLOBAL.

4. Press the F4 button or turn the F4 knob to select LINE/PHONES.

5. Press EXIT.

If you only have a guitar amp:

1. Connect the MONO MAIN OUTPUT of the VG-99 to a clean channel of

the amp.

2. Set the EQ of the amp to a flat response.

3. Press GLOBAL.

4. Press the F4 button or turn the F4 knob to select COMBO AMP.

5. Press EXIT.

If you are using headphones:

1. Press GLOBAL.

2. Press the F4 button or turn the F4 knob to select LINE/PHONES.

3. Press EXIT.

STEP TWO: Set the Sensitivity

This is the most important procedure of the VG-99. Setting sensitivity adjusts

how the VG-99 responds to how you play; it’s much like getting a level when

recording.

1. Connect a divided pickup equipped guitar (Fender Roland Ready Strat,

Brian Moore i-guitar, Godin with Synth Access, or other) to the VG-99 via

the included 13-pin cable.

2. Press SYSTEM.

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3. Press F3.

4. Press PAGE RIGHT once.

5. Press F1 or turn the F1 knob to select the type of divided pickup you are

using: GK-3, piezo, etc.

6. Press F2 or turn the F2 knob to select ST if you are using a Strat or LP if

you are using a guitar with a Gibson scale.

7. Press PAGE RIGHT to select PAGE 4: SYSTEM GK SETTING.

You will see this screen:

8. Set the Input Sensitivity:

a. Play an open string hard. You will see a row of LEDs light up in the

display.

b. Use the corresponding Function knob to adjust the sensitivity of the

string so that all the LCD’s light only on the very hardest note.

c. Repeat for the other five strings.

d. When you are finished, Press EXIT.

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QUICK DEMO ONE

1. Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to select P 202 Fat LP.

2. Play some heavy chords, then while holding a chord, wave the neck of the

guitar or your hand over the D-Beam.

3. Press the Ribbon Controller PITCH button.

4. Play some more chords, then hold a chord and slide your finger up the Ribbon

Controller.

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QUICK DEMO TWO

1. Turn the PATCH/VALUE Dial to select P240: Dyna AG.

2. Play the sound softly.

3. Play the sound hard to blend in the higher sound by dynamics.

QUICK DEMO THREE

1. Turn the PATCH /VALUE Dial to select P207: DADGAD 12-String

2. Play this sound with open strings to show the multiple polyphonic pitch

shifters

NOTES

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3. FIVE FEATURES TO KNOW AND SHOW

1. Most powerful guitar processor in history

2. Dual COSM complete signal paths

3. Multiple polyphonic pitch shifters allow unique alternate tunings

4. Converts guitar to MIDI and to USB audio: control synth modules, soft

synths, and record direct to computer audio all at the same time

5. D-Beam and ribbon controllers onboard for unique performance

capabilities

4. ACCESSORIES

1. Roland GK-3 Divided Pickup

2. Roland FC-300 Foot Controller

3. Roland RAD-99 Rack Adapter

4. Roland PDS-10 Stand

5. Roland CB-VG9 Carrying Bag

6. Roland EV-5 Expression pedal

7. 2 x BOSS FS-5U Foot Controllers

8. Roland PCS-31L insert cable

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5. COSM GUITARS, AMPS, EFFECTS

ELECTRIC GUITARS ORIGINAL

CLA-ST vintage Fender Stratocaster

MOD-ST modern Fender Strat w/ active PU

TE vintage Fender Telecaster

LP vintage sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard

P-90 vintage gold Gibson Les Paul Special w/ P-90 PU

LIPS vintage Danelectro w/ 3 lipstick PU

Rick modern Rickenbacker 360

335 vintage red Gibson ES-335

L4 vintage sunburst Gibson L4

VARI user designable virtual guitar

ACOUSTIC GUITARS ORIGINAL

MA28 Martin D-28

TRP-0 Martin 00028

GB45 Gibson J-45

GB SML Gibson B-25

GLD40 Guild D-40

COSM AMPS ORIGINAL

JC-CLEAN

JC-120 Roland JC-120

WARM CLEAN Roland original clean amp with tube warmth

JAZZ COMBO Polytone

FULL RANGE Roland AC-100

BRIGHT CLEAN Roland original clean amp w/strong highs

TW CLEAN

TW CLEAN Fender Twin Reverb

PRO CRUNCH Fender Pro Reverb

TWEED Fender Bassman 410

WARM CRUNCH Original crunch amp w/ tube warmth

CRUNCH

CRUNCH Fender Twin Reverb mod’ed w/ master volume

BLUES Modified Marshall Bluesbreaker

WILD CRUNCH Original Crunch amp w/ very wide EQ range

STACK CRUNCH Original amp stack w/ tube warmth

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COMBO

VO DRIVE Vox AC-30TB

VO LEAD Vox AC-30 TB w/ top boost on

VO CLEAN Vox AC-30TB clean sound

MATCH DRIVE Matchless DC/30 left input

FAT MATCH Matchless DC/30 w/ mid boost

MATCH LEAD Matchless CD/30 right input

BG LEAD

BG LEAD Mesa Boogie Studio Lead lead channel

BG DRIVE Boogie Studio Lead OD sound

BG RHYTHM Boogie Studio Lead clean channel

SMOOTH DRIVE Original amp w/ smooth mids and tube warmth

MILD DRIVE Original amp w/ light overdrive

MS STACK

MS 1959 (I) Marshall 1959 Plexi channel 1

MS 1959 (II) Marshall Plexi channel 2

MS 1959 (I+II) Plexi w/ channels connected in parallel

MS HI-GAIN Modified Plexi w/ extra gain stage

POWER STACK Original amp w/ tube stack sound

R-FIER

CLEAN Boogie Dual Rectifier channel 1 CLEAN mode

RAW Dual Rectifier channel 2 RAW mode

VINTAGE 1 Dual Rectifier channel 2 VINTAGE mode

MODERN 1 Dual Rectifier channel 2 MODERN mode

VINTAGE 2 Dual Rectifier channel 3 VINTAGE mode

MODERN 2 Dual Rectifier channel 3 MODERN mode

T-AMP

CLEAN Hughes + Kettner Tri-amp channel 1

CRUNCH Tri-amp channel 2

LEAD Tri-amp channel 3

EDGE LEAD Original full stack amp w/ strong highs

HI-GAIN

SLDN Soldano SLO 100

DRIVE STACK Original hi-gain stack amp drive channel

LEAD STACK Original hi-gain stack amp lead channel

HEAVY LEAD Original lead amp w/ extreme distortion

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METAL

5150 DRIVE Peavey 5150 drive channel

METAL STACK Original heavy metal amp drive channel

METAL LEAD Original heavy metal amp lead channel

CUSTOM User designable amp mods

BASS AMP

VINTAGE Ampeg B-15 Portaflex

MODERN SWR SM-400

COSM SPEAKER CABINETS-GUITAR AMPS

Original The cabinet that comes with the amp

1 x 8” Compact open back cabinet w/ 1 x 8” speaker

1 x 10” Compact open back cabinet w/ 1 x 10” speaker

1 x 12” Compact open back cabinet w/ 1 x 12” speaker

2 x 12” Standard open back cabinet w/ 2 x 12” speaker

4 x 10” Closed back 4 x 10” cabinet

4 x 12” Standard 4 x 12” cabinet for 1/2 stack sound

8 x 12” Two 4 x 12” cabs for full stack sound

COSM SPEAKER CABINETS-BASS AMPS

Original The cabinet that comes with the amp

1 x 15” Trace Elliot 1518

1 x 18” SWR Big Ben

2 x 15” Vintage Acoustic 402

4 x 10” SWR Goliath

8 x 10” Ampeg 810E

COSM SPEAKER CABINET MICS

DYN57 Shure SM-57

DYN421 Sennheiser MD-421

CND451 AKG C451B

CND87 Nuemann U87

FLAT speaker cab sound uncolored by a mic

EFFECTS

COMPRESSOR

COSM OD/DS ORIGINAL

BOOST Original level boost pedal

Blues OD BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver

CRUNCH Combines overdrive w/ amp distortion

NATURAL OD Original realistic natural OD

TURBO OD BOSS OD-2 w/ Turbo on

FAT OD Original mellow OD w/ distinct mids

OD-1 BOSS OD-1 Overdrive

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