Roland VGA-3 owner manual Effects

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Effects

This section provides an introduction to the characteristics of each effect.

EFX

Use the knob to switch to any of five different effects, CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, or WAH. You can adjust the amount of effect applied according to the knob position.

*The panel markings for CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, and TREMOLO are approximate. Check the sound of the effects as you make adjustments.

The indicator is lit when EFX is on, and goes off when EFX is turned off. You can also use an optional foot switch (BOSS FS-5U) to switch EFX on and off.

“FOOT SW (FS1/FS2) Setting” (p. 25)

CHORUS

This adds a slightly detuned sound to the direct sound to give it a sense of breadth and more body.

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FLANGER

This produces a flanging effect that adds a kind of trembling undulation to the sound.

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PHASER

By adding phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, this produces a phase effect that adds a rotating sensation to the sound.

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TREMOLO

This is an effect that cyclically changes the volume level.

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WAH

This effect provides a unique tone by changing the frequencies that are filtered.

An expression pedal (EV-5; optional) is required to change these frequencies.

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Contents Main Features Cosm AmplifierImportant Safety Instructions Page Fig. a Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Additional Precautions Contents Basic Operation Front PanelWrite Button Turning the Power On Rear PanelSettings for the GK Pickup GK Setup Preparations for using the GK PickupBasic Setting Procedure Type of Settings GK Setting SettingsGK Direction Setting GK Sens 6-1 Settings GK Phase SettingGK S1/S2 Setting Rotate Guitar Type to selectGK Setup Chart GK Level SettingFinishing the GK Setup Press TunerAcoustic List of Guitar TypesElectric SpecialPoly Octave String Select More Advanced OperationSynth Filter Select Poly Octave Press Pickup to select the patternList of Amp Types StackCombo Effects Clear Setting the Delay Time with TAP InputChanging the Doubling Delay Time WarmPlate SpringCalling Up Memory Storing Knob and Button Settings to Memory WriteOperate the knob for the setting you want to check Press Memory button to select the memory to be called upHow to Call Up the VGA-3’s Memories Using the GFC-50 Using the GFC-50 to Operate the VGA-3Connecting the VGA-3 and the GFC-50 Switching Memories With the GFC-50Storing Writing to the VGA-3’s Memories Using the GFC-50 Control Using an External Foot Switch or PedalPress the VGA-3’s Write 1 once more Tuner Level Setting Making the System Settings System SetupTuner Pitch Setting Start the System SetupEXP Pedal Mode Setting NS Threshold SettingFoot SW FS1/FS2 Setting EXP Pedal Hold SettingMidi Omni Mode Setting System Setup Chart Finishing the System SetupHold down Write while you switch on the Power switch Restoring the Factory SettingsWhen Restoring All Settings to Their Factory Settings Additional DataPress Write two times Troubleshooting Other ProblemsTrouble with the Sound Block Diagram/Effect Connection Procedure Midi Implementation Chart Specifications VGA-3 V-GUITAR AmplifierMemory Sheet Factory Settings Guitar Type AMP Type EFX Delay ReverbMemo Avis