Roland VG-99 Making the Connections

Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds

Top Panel

Rear Panel

Making the Connections

Guitar with GK-3 / GK-2A /

other GK-Compatible guitar

GK cable

Guitar Amp

(for Normal Guitar)

Stereo

Headphones

Normal Guitar

Digital

Recorder etc.

MIDI Foot Controller

FC-300

Mixer etc.

Footswitch

(BOSS FS-6 etc.)

EXP Pedal

(EV-5 etc.)

Computer

RRC2 cable

MIDI Sequencer etc.

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

AC Adaptor PSB-1U

V-LINK

Compatible Device

(EDIROL MD-P1 etc.)

Computer

MIDI IN

MIDI IN Synthesizer

(external sound module) etc.

VG-99_e.book 16 ページ２００７年７月５日　木曜日　午前９時２２分

Contents

Main Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VG-99. 202 As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Owners Manual ASIA Information EGYPT REUNION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Page 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 31 28 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) Page 3. 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) Page 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 Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page Page Page Page Page For China 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. 202 As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Owners Manual ASIA Information EGYPT REUNION