Roland VGA-3 owner manual List of Amp Types, Stack, Combo

COSM AMPLIFIER

This section provides an introduction to the characteristics of each modeled amp.

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List of Amp Types

ACOUSTIC

This original amp that gives a flat response from the low end on up to the high frequencies. This setting is suitable for acoustic guitar and synth sounds.

The Acoustic Guitar Simulator is turned on for normal pickup.

STACK

CLASSIC I

This is modeled on the sound input to the Marshall JMP1987 Input I. The tone extends smoothly all the way up into the presence range.

COMBO

JC CLEAN

This models the Roland JC-120. The sound extends smoothly into the high end. Can be combined with external effect device for an even greater effect.

AMERICAN CLEAN

This is modeled on the Fender Twin Reverb amp. This amp is used in a wide variety of musical styles, from Country, Blues, and Jazz to Rock. This amp features rich lows and a bright high end.

TWEED

This is modeled on the Fender Bassman 4 x 10” Combo. The amp features a clear upper-midrange with a fat low end, and the persistent distortion attained with a crunch tone is a favorite of Blues-Rock guitarists.

CLASSIC I+II

This is modeled on the sound of Marshall JMP1987 Inputs I and II connected in parallel. The low end from Input II added to the smooth Input I tone provides that representative Hard Rock sound.

MODERN

This is modeled on the Soldano SLO-100. This is a modern tube amp featuring a high-gain preamp.

METAL

This is modeled on the PEAVEY EVH 5150. This high-gain amp produces heavy distortion and sustain even at low volumes.

R-FIER

This is modeled on the MESA/Boogie Rectifier, a super high- gain amp. This amp is used for Slash Metal, Grunge, and a wide variety of other lead sounds.

MATCH

This is modeled on the Matchless D/C-30, a modern tube combo amp used widely in different genres, from Blues and Rock to Fusion.

About the Acoustic Guitar Simulator

Tonal quality varies with the type of electric guitar pickups used, so try using the pickups in different positions.

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