Roland GR-55 manuals
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2 ContentsSettings Preparations for Using the GR-55 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick Guide Selecting and Playing Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reference Pa ne l De sc rip ti on s ................................. E ect S et ti ng s ( EF FE CT) ............................ Pa tc h Se tt ing s (M AS TE R) ........................... 3 ContentsSaving a Patch (PATCH WRITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co n t r o ll e r As s i g n me n t s ............................ Connecting External Equipment .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings for the Entire GR-55 (SYSTEM) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix GR -5 5 P at ch Li st ................................... 4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING CAUTIONAbout WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 5 IMPORTANT NOTESPower Supply Placement Maintenance Repairs and Data Using External Memories Additional Precautions 6 Main FeaturesSound: Sophisticated fusion of a PCM synthesizer and COSM modeling sound generator Expressiveness: Newly developed guitar pitch detection technology Easy use: Use SOUND STYLE to select a sound, and use EZ EDIT to edit it 7 SettingsFirst, get your guitar/bass ready Check the Web for details about installing GK pickups 8 Preparations for Using the GR-55Connections Turning the Power On/OTurning the power on1. Press the GR-55s [POWER] switch to turn the power on. 2. Turn on the power of your amp. Turning the power o1. Check the following before you turn the power o. If you dont want the power to turn o automatically, turn the AUTO POWER OFF setting o! 9 Selecting Guitar or Bass (GUITAR<->BASS)Adjusting the Pickups (GK SETTING) 12 Specifying the Output System (OUTPUT SELECT)3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the OUTPUT SELECT icon, and press the [ENTER] button. 4. Use the dial to select the type of device (amp) thats connected to the OUTPUT jacks. 13 Tuning Your Instrument (the Tuner Function)When using MULTI MODE When using SINGLE MODE Settings in the TUNER screen 16 Selecting and Playing SoundsAdjusting the Output Level1. Adjust the GR-55s output level by turning the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob. Selecting a Sound (Patch)What is a Patch? What is a Bank? What is a Sound Style?Step 2 Step 4 Step 1 Step 3 Step 5 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting a User Patch 17 Playing Your GuitarYou can apply eects to the sound by pressing the following pedals while you play. Expression pedal [CTL] pedal Selecting and Playing Sounds 18 Creating an Original SoundUsing the EZ EDIT Function to Create a Sound Saving the Sound You Created 20 Panel DescriptionsFront PanelAbout the Top Screen About the EDIT Screen 21 Rear PanelSide Panel 22 How the GR-55 WorksWhat is a Patch?Eects Synthesizer sound Modeling sound Normal pickup sound PATCH The available tones will depend on the position of the GK pickups select switch. 23 Editing the Tones (TONE)Synthesizer sound PATCH Modeling sound Changing the ToneHeres how to create a new sound by changing the tone thats selected. 1. Press the [EDIT] button to access the EDIT screen. 2. Use the PAGE [ ] [ ] buttons to access the TONE tab.The screen shows the structure of the currently selected patch. 3. Select a dierent tone. Tone Category 24 Editing the ToneEditing a Tone (Detailed Settings) 25 Parameter List (PCM TONE 1/PCM TONE 2) 29 Parameter List (MODELING TONE)30 TONE CATEGORY: E.GTRTONE CATEGORY: E.BASS TONE CATEGORY: AC TONE CATEGORY: SYNTH 31 E.GTRCLA-ST, MOD-ST, ST H&H-ST, TE, LP, P-90, RICK, 335, L4 LIPS 32 AC33 E.BASSJB, VINT JB, T-BIRD PB, VINT PB M-MAN 34 RICKACTIVE VIOLIN 35 SYNTH38 Eect Settings (EFFECT)54 Patch Settings (MASTER)1. Select a patch and press the [EDIT] button. 2. Use the PAGE [ ] [ ] buttons to select the MASTER tab. 3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the icon for the settings you want to edit. 4. Press the [ENTER] button. 5. Edit the parameter settings. 6. If you want to keep the changes you made, save the patch (p.60). Pedal and GK Control Settings (PEDAL/GK CTL) Controller Settings (ASSIGN) Patch Tempo Setting (PATCH TEMPO) GK Pickup Settings for Each Patch (GK SET) GUITAR OUT Jack Settings (GUITAR OUT) Changing the Tuning of Each String (ALT-TUNING) V-LINK Settings (V-LINK) 55 Parameter List (MASTER)60 Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE)Saving a Patch (PATCH WRITE) Changing the Order of Patches (PATCH EXCHANGE) Initializing the Settings of a Patch (PATCH INITIALIZE) 61 Controller AssignmentsControllers Whose Assignment Can Be ChangedMaking a Pedal Have the Same Operation for All Patches Example settingSwitch delay on/o by pressing the [CTL] pedal Changing the Pedal Assignments for Each Patch Example setting 62 Specifying the Parameter to be Controlled by the Controller4. If you want to keep the settings, save the patch (p.60). Virtual expression pedal system (Internal Pedal / Wave Pedal) Example setting 1Make PCM tone 1 smoothly bend up one octave when you press the [CTL] pedal Controller Assignments 63 Example setting 2For guitar solos, you want to be able to step on the [CTL] pedal to switch AMP to solo mode 64 Using Phrase Loop65 Using the GR-55 as an Audio PlayerAudio les that can be played Copying Audio Files From Your Computer to USB Memory Inserting the USB Memory Playing Back Audio Using the Pedal to Control the Audio Player 66 Connecting External EquipmentConnecting a Computer via USBUSB audio USB MIDI Connecting the GR-55 to a Computer1. Install the USB driver in your computer. 2. Use a USB cable (sold separately) to connect the GR-55 to your computer. What is the USB driver? USB function settingsConnecting External Equipment 67 Connecting the GR-55 to MIDI Devices+ What is MIDI? About the MIDI Connectors MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector MIDI Settings 68 Connecting the GR-55 to V-LINK Devices (V-LINK)69 Settings for the Entire GR-55 (SYSTEM)82 GR-55 Patch List90 Troubleshooting92 Error Messages93 Signal Flow94 MIDI Implementation ChartTransmitted Recognized Remarks************** GUITAR SYNTHESIZER Model GR-55 Date : September 9, 2010 Version : 1.00 95 Main SpecicationsRoland GR-55: Guitar Synthesizer 96 IndexA B C D E F G I L M N O P R S T 97 IndexNOTICE AVIS 99 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTWARNINGFor C.A. 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