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Main Features
The VG-99 is the culmination of Roland’s COSM technology based
guitar modeling systems. Featuring advanced software supported by
the very latest custom DSP chips, the instrument also offers a large-
sized high-contrast LCD, top-quality AD/DA converters, balanced
XLR output connectors, digital output connectors, USB connector,
and other features that all add up to a truly pro-spec system.
The VG-99 features two separate guitar and COSM amp systems.
You can use two different types of modeled guitars simultaneously
and create different amp sounds to use with each guitar. What’s
more, the VG-99 comes equipped with two effects systems featuring
a huge selection of BOSS effects, including COSM effects. This all
enables you to achieve the perfect processing for each individual
guitar.
The VG-99 now enables new and heretofore unimaginable forms of
musical expression, including new ways of using the guitar’s neck
and your hands. Of course, you can still connect expression pedals
and control switches as well, just as with previous V-Guitar systems.
The VG-99 can be set up in a number of different ways to suit the
needs of the user—as a desktop unit for recording or when using
computer input, attached to its stand (optional) and set up right by
the performer, or placed in a rack with the (optional) rack mount
adaptor.
Connecting a Roland FC-300 MIDI Foot Controller (optional) to the
VG-99 allows you to switch tones and carry out other tasks using the
FC-300’s multiple foot pedals for easy hands-free operation. These
units also feature an RRC2 connector, allowing you to connect the
VG-99 and FC-300 with a single cable. This RRC2 function enables
two-way communications between the devices, while further acting
as a power supply to the FC-300, thus reducing the number of cables
used to connect the devices.
The VG-99 can convert and output guitar performance data as MIDI
information, allowing you to connect a synthesizer sound module or
similar device and use the setup as a guitar synthesizer.
This function enables you to use performance data and pedal
operations in controlling video.
Ultimate guitar modeling system
provides unlimited possibilities
in creating sounds
Two complete sound creation
systems

Equipped with D-Beam, ribbon,

and other new realtime controllers

Console style accommodates a
variety of usage environments
About COSM
(Composite Object Sound Modeling)
Composite Object Sound Modeling—or “COSM” for short—is
BOSS/Roland’s innovative and powerful technology that’s
used to digitally recreate the sound of classic musical
instruments and effects. COSM analyzes the many factors that
make up the original sound—including its electrical and
physical characteristics—and creates a digital model that
accurately reproduces the original.
Combine with the FC-300 to
create the perfect live system
Includes pitch/MIDI conversion
function
Features V-LINK function
V-LINK
V-LINK is a function that allows music and images to be
performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-
LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy a wide range of
visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a
music performance.
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