Roland VGA-3 owner manual List of Amp Types, Stack, Combo

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COSM AMPLIFIER

This section provides an introduction to the characteristics of each modeled amp.

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List of Amp Types

ACOUSTIC

This original amp that gives a flat response from the low end on up to the high frequencies. This setting is suitable for acoustic guitar and synth sounds.

The Acoustic Guitar Simulator is turned on for normal pickup.

STACK

CLASSIC I

This is modeled on the sound input to the Marshall JMP1987 Input I. The tone extends smoothly all the way up into the presence range.

COMBO

JC CLEAN

This models the Roland JC-120. The sound extends smoothly into the high end. Can be combined with external effect device for an even greater effect.

AMERICAN CLEAN

This is modeled on the Fender Twin Reverb amp. This amp is used in a wide variety of musical styles, from Country, Blues, and Jazz to Rock. This amp features rich lows and a bright high end.

TWEED

This is modeled on the Fender Bassman 4 x 10” Combo. The amp features a clear upper-midrange with a fat low end, and the persistent distortion attained with a crunch tone is a favorite of Blues-Rock guitarists.

CLASSIC I+II

This is modeled on the sound of Marshall JMP1987 Inputs I and II connected in parallel. The low end from Input II added to the smooth Input I tone provides that representative Hard Rock sound.

MODERN

This is modeled on the Soldano SLO-100. This is a modern tube amp featuring a high-gain preamp.

METAL

This is modeled on the PEAVEY EVH 5150. This high-gain amp produces heavy distortion and sustain even at low volumes.

R-FIER

This is modeled on the MESA/Boogie Rectifier, a super high- gain amp. This amp is used for Slash Metal, Grunge, and a wide variety of other lead sounds.

MATCH

This is modeled on the Matchless D/C-30, a modern tube combo amp used widely in different genres, from Blues and Rock to Fusion.

About the Acoustic Guitar Simulator

Tonal quality varies with the type of electric guitar pickups used, so try using the pickups in different positions.

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Contents Cosm Amplifier Main FeaturesImportant Safety Instructions Page Fig. a Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional Precautions Contents Front Panel Basic OperationWrite Button Rear Panel Turning the Power OnBasic Setting Procedure Settings for the GK Pickup GK SetupPreparations for using the GK Pickup GK Direction Setting Type of SettingsGK Setting Settings GK S1/S2 Setting GK Phase SettingGK Sens 6-1 Settings Rotate Guitar Type to selectFinishing the GK Setup GK Level SettingGK Setup Chart Press TunerElectric List of Guitar TypesAcoustic SpecialSynth Filter More Advanced OperationPoly Octave String Select Select Poly Octave Press Pickup to select the patternCombo List of Amp TypesStack Effects Changing the Doubling Delay Time Setting the Delay Time with TAP InputClear WarmSpring PlateOperate the knob for the setting you want to check Storing Knob and Button Settings to Memory WriteCalling Up Memory Press Memory button to select the memory to be called upConnecting the VGA-3 and the GFC-50 Using the GFC-50 to Operate the VGA-3How to Call Up the VGA-3’s Memories Using the GFC-50 Switching Memories With the GFC-50Press the VGA-3’s Write 1 once more Storing Writing to the VGA-3’s Memories Using the GFC-50Control Using an External Foot Switch or Pedal Tuner Pitch Setting Making the System Settings System SetupTuner Level Setting Start the System SetupFoot SW FS1/FS2 Setting NS Threshold SettingEXP Pedal Mode Setting EXP Pedal Hold SettingSystem Setup Chart Finishing the System Setup Midi Omni Mode SettingWhen Restoring All Settings to Their Factory Settings Restoring the Factory SettingsHold down Write while you switch on the Power switch Additional DataPress Write two times Trouble with the Sound TroubleshootingOther Problems Block Diagram/Effect Connection Procedure Midi Implementation Chart VGA-3 V-GUITAR Amplifier SpecificationsGuitar Type AMP Type EFX Delay Reverb Memory Sheet Factory SettingsMemo Avis
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