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This document provides descriptions and explanations only for the following features added in Version 2. Please read this while also referring to the “VG-88 Owner’s Manual.” ■ Additional Algorithms New algorithms have been added to the COSM guitar, COSM amp, and effects (Modulation, Wah). ● COSM Guitar With the addition of “Sitar,” ?[...]
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2 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR Selects the COSM guitar type. NYLON II (nylon string guitar II ) This is a newly developed nylon string guitar sound included with Version 2. The parameters for this algorithm differ from those used in “NYLON STRINGS.” (PAGE2) NYLON II (PAGE3) EQ (p. 45) PAN (p. 45) MIXER (p. 45) * The reference pages ca[...]
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3 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide These settings determine the waveform and volume of the synth sound, adjust filters, and affect other aspects of the sound. SHAPE Selects the wave type on which the synth sound is based. SAW: Creates a synth sound with a sawtooth waveform. SQUARE: Creates a synth sound with a square waveform. SENS (sensitivity) [0–100[...]
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4 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM AMP * The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from Roland. Those companies are not affiliated with Roland and have not licensed or authorized Roland’s VG-88. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by Rol[...]
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5 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide SPEAKER The speaker types indicated with a “ ★ ” are those added in Version 2. fig.ver2-01 Comments Cabinet A setting suitable for CLEAN TWIN On Mic Roland JC-120 Simulation 10 inch 12 inch 12 inch 12 inch (two units) 12 inch (four units) Small open-back enclosure Open-back enclosure Large Sealed enclosure Large s[...]
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6 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide EFFECTS 5types od “COSM wah” have been added, you can now select from 6 different types of pedal wah. ● When “PEDAL WAH” is selected as the type MODEL This selects the pedal wah model. ORIGINAL: This is the original VG-88 pedal wah sound. CRY WAH: This models the sound of the CRY BABY wah pedal popular in the [...]
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7 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings GK pickup settings ■ Setting the Automatic GK Connection Detect Function Version 2 includes a function that automatically distinguishes whether or not a GK instrument is connected, while allowing you to switch the internal settings, thus enabling you to use all the functions except COSM GUITAR (including [...]
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8 Chapter 7. Using MIDI Transmitting/receiving all sound data ■ Receiving settings from an external device (BULK LOAD) Version 2 allows to receive the bulk dump data in Play page. 1. Make sure you're in Play page. If you’re not in Play page, press [EXIT] several times. 2. Transmit the bulk data from the external MIDI device. Every time one[...]
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9 PEDAL/ASSIGN Parameter List COSM GUITAR NYLON II ATTACK BODY TONE LEVEL SITAR PICKUP BODY SENS TONE LEVEL COLOR DECAY BUZZ ATK LEV WAVE (WAVE SYNTH) SHAPE SENS ATTACK DECAY LEVEL CUTOFF RESO F.ATTACK F.DECAY F.DEPTH EFFECTS FX:DEFRET (DEFRETTER) SENS ATTACK DEPTH RESO TONE E.LEVEL D.LEVEL FX:UNI-V (UNI-V) RATE DEPTH LEVEL[...]
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10 The new patches indicated with a “ ★ ” are those installed in Version 2. VG-88 Version 2 PATCH LIST No. Name USER 1-1 V-GUITAR USER 1-2 AcGt12st USER 1-3 TEXS ST USER 1-4 NYLON II ★ USER 2-1 WAH DRV ★ USER 2-2 SITAR ★ USER 2-3 FRETLESS ★ USER 2-4 ECHO PAD USER 3-1 PKdNYLON ★ USER 3-2 12st+EGt USER 3-3 VIOLIN ★ USER 3-4 ORGAN US[...]
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11 No. Name PRESET 26-1 V-GUITAR PRESET 26-2 AcGt12st PRESET 26-3 TEXS ST PRESET 26-4 NYLON II ★ PRESET 27-1 WAH DRV ★ PRESET 27-2 SITAR ★ PRESET 27-3 FRETLESS ★ PRESET 27-4 ECHO PAD PRESET 28-1 PKdNYLON ★ PRESET 28-2 12st+EGt PRESET 28-3 VIOLIN ★ PRESET 28-4 ORGAN PRESET 29-1 BG DRV PRESET 29-2 AcGt+BS PRESET 29-3 Raga ★ PRESET 29-4 [...]
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