Roland GR-33 User Manual

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Chapter 3 Controlling Functions and Effects with the Base Module Pedals
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Turning Arpeggiator and Harmonist On/Off
The GR-33 comes with Multi-Effects, Arpeggiator, and 
Harmonist functions that can be turned on and off using the 
pedals.
* The MULTI-FX Bypass, Arpeggiator and Harmonist can be 
turned on or off individually for each Patch. To learn about 
these settings, refer to p. 46.
* You may hear a noise when MULTI-FX BYPASS is switched 
on/off, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Using the pedals for on/off switching
System mode “S1/S2 ACTION” to “Patch Select” and 
return to Play mode.)
2. Press Pedal 4 (CTRL).
The specified function—MULTI-FX BYPASS, 
Arpeggiator, or Harmonist—will be switched on or off. 
This selection can be made by the Patch Edit mode 
“COMMON” setting “CTRL PEDAL” (p. 46). 
<Some Notes About the Display>
MULTI FX BYPASS On/Off
“bYP” or “oFF” appears for approximateryone second in 
the three-digit display.
Arpeggiator On/Off
“Arp” or “oFF” appears for approximateryone second in 
the three-digit display.
The display responds as shown below when the 
Arpeggiator is being turned on.
fig.3-10
Harmonist On/Off
“HAr” or “oFF” appears for approximatery one second 
in the three-digit display.
The display responds as shown below when the 
Harmonist is being turned on.
fig.3-02
Either the Arpeggiator or Harmonist—but not both—can 
be selected for a patch. Even when they are turned off, 
either the Arpeggiator or Harmonist is still selected. 
When the Arpeggiator (Harmonist) is turned on, the 
display of the Play mode shows “ARP” or “HAR” to 
indicate which one currently selected.. If the harmonist is 
selected, the currently selected key will also be 
displayed.
* When you want to switch from Arpeggiator in a certain patch 
to Harmonist (or vice versa), press [EFFECTS] to change the 
“HAR/ARP SELECT” setting.
For more detailed information and instructions for this 
procedure, refer to p. 78 and 82.
 
About MULTI-FX
These are effects for the synthesizer sound.
 
About Arpeggiator
This is a function that automatically creates arpeggios — 
chords whose notes are played in sequence, rather than 
simultaneously — when a chord is played.
 
About Harmonist
This creates harmonies in designated keys using either 
guitar and synthesizer sounds, or two synthesizer 
sounds together.
Key