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IMPORTANT NOTES
Additional Precautions
Repairs and Data
Maintenance
Printing Conventions and icons in This Manual
Contents
Chapter 2 Creating Sounds..................................................................25
Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds..............................................................15
Names of Things and What They Do...................................................12
Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE)...............39
Chapter 6 Using MIDI............................................................................55
Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300.............52
Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM) .....................................42
Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB.......71
Chapter 8 Other Functions...................................................................76
Chapter 9 Parameters Guide..............................................................101
Chapter 10 Appendices......................................................................179
Main Features
Equipped with D-Beam, ribbon, and other new realtime controllers
Names of Things and What They Do
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10 11 12
Names of Things and What They Do
Names of Things and What They Do
Rear Panel
15
347 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 25 6
Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds
Before Connecting
Installing the Divided Pickup
About the GK-3s Select Switches
Making the Connections
Guitar with GK-3 / GK-2A / other GK-Compatible guitar
GK cable
Unsuitable places for connection
BA
Turning On the Power
About the Play Screen
About the Information in the Display (Basic Operation)
Adjusting the Volume
Setting the Device (Amp) Connected to MAIN OUT (Output Select)
Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings (GK Settings)
Tuning the Guitar (TUNER)
Switching Tones (Patch)
About the Patch Numbers
Switching with the PATCH/ VALUE Dial
Turning Off the Power
Chapter 2 Creating Sounds
Mixer
Effects
COSM Amps
Poly Effects
Setting the Alternate Tuning
Setting AB LINK
Setting TUNING
Setting BEND
Setting 12-STRING
Setting USER TUNING
Setting DETUNE
Setting HARMONY
Setting the COSM AMP Tone
Setting the Effects
POLY FX (Poly Effect)
FX (Effects)
Rearranging the Effect and Amp Connection Sequence (CHAIN)
Setting the Tempo
Specifying the tempo and key of the song to be played
Setting the Key
Setting the Volume Balance
Mixing the Normal Pickup Sound
Setting the Point at Which the COSM Guitar is Connected
Normal Pickup Sound
Mixing Two Tones (MIXER)
Setting the Volume and Panning for Each Channel
Using Picking Dynamics to Control the Mix Between the Two Channels (DYNAMIC)
Setting the Overall Patch Volume Level (PATCH LEVEL)
Adjusting the Overall Patch Tone (TOTAL EQ)
Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME)
Setting the Output Signal and Level (OUTPUT)
Saving a Patch (WRITE)
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE)
Customizing the Preamp
Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE)
Customizing the Speaker
Customizing the Overdrive/ Distortion
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Creating Your Own Effect Types (CUSTOMIZE)
Customizing Pedal Wah
Chapter 4 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM)
Naming GK Settings (GK NAME)
Selecting the Settings
Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings
Selecting the Divided Pickup Type
Inputting the Guitars Scale
Matching the Divided Pickup and Normal Pickup Phase
Setting the Direction for the Installed Divided Pickup
Setting the DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch Arrangement
BRIDGE)
Setting the Gap Between the Pickup and the Bridge (PICKUP
Adjusting the Sensitivity for Each String
Setting Whether or Not the Deviced Pickup Is Used (GK CONNCT)
Using Different Guitar Settings in Each Patch (SET MODE)
Adjusting Overall Tone According to the Environment (GLOBAL/OUTPUT SELECT)
Naming the Settings (GLOBAL NAME)
Setting the Types of Connected Devices (OUTPUT SELECT)
Adjusting the Overall Tone (GLOBAL EQ)
Controlling the Overall Effect of the Noise Suppressor (Total NS)
Controlling the Overall Reverb Level (Total REVERB)
Setting the Sounds Output from SUB OUT (SUB OUT LEVEL)
Setting the GK VOLUME Control and Switch and the Pedal Function (SYSTEM CONTROL ASSIGN)
Limiting the Patches That Can Be Switched (PATCH EXTENT)
Adjusting the Screens Contrast
Setting the Output Signal and Level (SYSTEM OUTPUT)
Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300
Connecting with the RRC2 IN Connector
Settings Related to the FC- 300
Activating the VG-99s Tuner from the FC-300 (QUICK TUNER)
Chapter 5 Using the VG-99 in Combination with an FC-300
Setting the FC-300 Amp Control
Chapter 6 Using MIDI
Switching Patch Numbers
Transmitting Data
Outputting Performance Data
About MIDI
Main Types of MIDI Messages Handled by the VG-99
Description
About MIDI Connectors
About the MIDI Implementation
Exchanging MIDI Messages
MIDI Connector
About MIDI Channels
MIDI Channel
Setting the MIDI-Related Functions
MIDI ROUTING
SYNC CLOCK
MIDI Device ID
MIDI Omni Mode
MIDI PC OUT
TX PC MAP (TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE MAP)
Setting the TX PC MAP
RX PC MAP (RECEIVE PROGRAM CHANGE MAP)
How to Transmit the Data
Bulk Dump
Setting the MIDI Output Control Change Number
Bulk Load
Switching the GUITAR TO MIDI Function On and Off
Syncing to the MIDI CLOCK from an External Device
Playing an External Synthesizer Sound Module (GUITAR TO MIDI)
Setting the GUITAR TO MIDI Function (System Parameters)
Selecting the Controller Used to Control the Hold Function (HOLD CTL)
Thinning Out Bend Messages (BEND THIN)
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (BASIC CH)
Preventing Transmission of Program Change Messages (PC MASK)
Setting the Transmission Mode (MODE)
Setting the GUITAR TO MIDI Function (Patch Parameters)
Adjusting the Feel Produced in Playing the Guitar (PLAY FEEL)
Changing the Pitch in Semitone Units (CHROMATIC)
Selecting How the Hold Functions (HOLD TYPE)
Outputting Control Changes by Operating the Controllers (CC)
Outputting Program Change Messages Simultaneously When Switching Patches (PC)
Chapter 7 Using the VG-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB
Mac OS X
Windows Vista
Installing and Setting the USB Driver
Switching the Driver Mode
Setting the USB Functions
Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input and Output
Setting the Direct Monitor
Recording the VG-99s Output with a Computer
Using the VG-99 to Add Effects to Audio Playback from a Computer
Chapter 8 Other Functions
Changing the Tone in Real Time with the D Beam and Ribbon Controllers
Adjusting the D Beam (CALIBRATION)
Disabling the D Beam (DISABLE)
Controlling Sounds by Hand Motion or the Guitar Neck (D Beam Controller)
Adjusting the Ribbon Controller (CALIBRATION)
Controlling the Sounds with the Movement of Your Fingertip (Ribbon Controller)
Holding Sounds for Extended Periods (FREEZE)
Changing the Pitch as with a Tremolo Arm (T-ARM)
Adding Nuance to the Sound (FILTER)
Changing the Sounds with the Knobs as You Play (DIRECT EDIT)
Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to Control the Sounds (CONTROL ASSIGN)
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Select the function you want to assign with PAGE [ ] [ ], [F1][F6], and the F1F6 knobs.
Available Settings Explanation INC
MAX
MIN
DEC
About the Range of Targets Change
One Touch Call Up of Favorite Patches (DIRECT PATCH)
Setting DIRECT PATCH
Managing the Patches
Copying the Current Patch to a Different Patch (PATCH COPY)
Initializing User Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE)
Copying Settings Between Channel A and Channel B (A/B COPY)
Exchanging the Channel A and Channel B Settings (A/B EXCHANGE)
Partially Copying Parameters in a Different Patch (MODULE COPY)
Partially Initializing Patch Parameters (MODULE INITIALIZE)
Separating Patches into Groups (CATEGORY)
Setting Patch Categories
Using CATEGORY to Call Up Patches
Storing Your Preferred Settings Individually (FAVORITE SETTINGS)
Calling Up Favorite Settings
Changing Tone Settings
Saving to the Favorite Settings
Saving to Patches
Saving Changed Tones
Naming Favorite Settings (FAVORITE NAME)
Searching for Patches That Use the Same Favorite Settings
Activating the Virtual Expression Pedal at the Start of Operations (Internal Pedal System)
Internal Pedal Wave Pedal
Controlling Video Images with Your Guitar (V-LINK)
What is V-LINK?
Connecting the V-LINK Device
Setting V-LINK
Using the VG-99 on a Stand
Using the VG-99 Mounted in a Rack
Restoring the VG-99 to its Original Factory Condition (FACTORY RESET)
Chapter 9 Parameters Guide
E. GTR (Electric Guitar) (p. 103)
E. GTR TYPE/AC TYPE/BASS TYPE/SYNTH TYPE
MODLNG TYPE
AC (Acoustic Guitar) (p. 105)
SYNTH (Synthesizer) (p. 110)
BASS (Bass Guitar) (p. 109)
E.GTR (Electric Guitar)
VARI
LIPS
CLA-ST/MOD-ST
E. GTR Common Parameters
AC (Acoustic Guitar)
STEEL
NYLON SITAR
BANJO
VARI
RESO
AC Common Parameters
BASS (Bass Guitar)
BASS Common Parameters
PB
JB
SYNTH (Synthesizer)
GR-300
SENS (
VIBRATO
FALL
RISE
SWEEP
PITCH A/PITCH A FINE, PITCH B/PITCH B FINE
BOWED/PIPE DUAL
(Glide Sensitivity)
Sensitivity)
FILTER BASS SOLO
PWM
BRASS
CRYSTL
ORGAN
(Wave Sensitivity)
WAVE SYNTH Common Parameters
TUNING
A/B
ALTERNATE TUNING
TUNING SW
Creating Harmony Scales (User Scale)
POLY COMP (Poly Compressor)
POLY FX (Poly Effect)
POLY DIST (Poly Distortion)
POLY OCTAVE (Poly Octave)
POLY SG (Poly Slow Gear)
COMP (Compressor)
OD/DS SW
TONE
REL (TYPE = LIMITER)
FX (Effects)
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)
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WAH
EQ (Equalizer)
DELAY
DELAY TYPE
DELAY SW
LOW CUT (Low Cut Filter)
DELAY Common Parameters
DELAY2 LEVEL
DELAY2 FEEDBACK (Delay 2 High Cut Filter)
DELAY2 FEEDBACK
Using the HOLD (Hold Delay)
CHORUS
REVERB
MOD1, MOD2
STEP RATE
RESO (Resonance)
MANUAL
FLANGER
PAN
TREML (Tremolo)
T.WAH (Touch Wah)
OCTAVE
AUTO WAH
PITCH SHIFT (Pitch Shifter)
FEEDBACK1
VOICE
KEY
HARMONIST
PITCH SHIFT1, PITCH SHIFT2 MODE1, MODE2 *1
Creating Harmonist Scales (User Scale)
PEDAL BEND
2x2 CHORUS
ROTARY
UNI-V
VIB (Vibrato)
SLICER
MANUAL *3
SENS (Sensitivity) *2
VOWEL2 *1
HUMANIZER
SLOW GEAR
DEFRET
FEEDBACKER
ADV.COMP (Advanced Compressor)
RING MOD (Ring Modulator)
ANTI FB (Anti-feedback)
LIMITR (Limiter)
SUB EQ (Sub Equalizer)
SUB DELAY (Sub Delay)
DETECT
NS (Noise Suppressor)
FV (Foot Volume)
VOL CURVE (Volume Curve)
COSM AMP
HI-GAIN (p. 141)
T-AMP (p. 141)
R-FIER (p. 141)
JC CLEAN / TW CLEAN / CRUNCH / COMBO / BG LEAD / MS STACK / R-FIRE / T-AMP / HI-GAIN / METAL
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CUSTOM
BASS AMP VINTAGE
BASS AMP MODERN
MIXER
PATCH LEVEL
MIXER
D OUT LEVEL (Digital Output Level)
D OUT (Digital Output)
SUB LEVEL
OUTPUT
DENS
DELAY/REVERB
REVERB
DELAY
DYNAMIC
When TYPE is set to DYNA A or DYNA B
UPPER RNG (Upper Range)
CONTROL ASSIGN
GK VOL (GK Volume)
MASTER
GK S1, S2 (DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch)
PANEL CTL1/CTL2 (Control Button 1/2)
D BEAM
FILTER
ASSIGNABLE
RESO (Resonance)
FREQ MAX (Frequency Maximum)
RIBBON
EXP PEDAL (Expression Pedal)
CTL3, CTL4 (Control3, Control4)
FC-300 CONTROL
SOURCE
Source Explanation
DIRECT EDIT F1F6
TARGET PARAMETER
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Page
Page
Page
NAME/KEY/BPM
PATCH LEVEL
PC (Program Change)
BANK LSB
BANK MSB
PATCH
GUITAR TO MIDI
SYSTEM
LCD CONTRAST
NAME
SETTING110
SET MODE
SYSTEM
GK SETTING
GK FUNC (GK Function) GK VOL (GK Volume)
CONTROL ASSIGN
Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Separate Controllers
FC-300
QUICK TUNER
BANK CHANGE
SYS EX MODE (System Exclusive Mode)
MIDI
PC (Program Change) PC OUT (Program Change Out)
CC (Control Change)
RX PC MAP (RX Program Change Map)
TX PC MAP (TX Program Change Map)
BULK DUMP
OUTPUT
D OUT LEVEL (Digital Out Level)
D OUT (Digital Out)
SUB LEVEL
USB
DIRECT MON (Direct Monitor)
MON CMD (Monitor Command)
DRIVER MODE
V-LINK
MAX (Maximum) *1
MIN (Minimum) *1
DV-7PR
TARGET
1st6th
FORM *3
RATE *3
CURVE *2
D BEAM CALIB
V-LINK SYSTEM
FACTORY RESET
PATCH EXTENT
REVERB
GLOBAL
TUNER
Chapter 10 Appendices
MIDI Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart (Main Section)
MIDI Implementation Chart (GUITAR TO MIDI Section)
MIDI Implementation Chart (V-LINK Section)
V-LINK Correspondence Table
VG-99_e.book 183
Signal Flow
D
C
Specifications
VG-99 Software System Requirements
For Mac OS
For Windows
Troubleshooting
Problems with Sounds
DATA WRITE ERROR
No sound/Low volume
USB DEVICE ERROR
Low volume for device connected
Oscillating sound audible
to INPUT
knobs or PATCH/VALUE dial
Cannot change parameters with
No stereo effect produced
Unable to save SYSTEM/USB USB
transmitted/received
MIDI messages not being
with Assign as expected
Other Problems
Index
C
B
A
Numerics
F
E
D
L
K
J
I
P
O
N
M
S
R
Q
V
U
T
X
W
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NOTICE AVIS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VG-99.
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As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND)
Owners Manual
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