Roland 04672434 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• USING THE UNIT SAFELY

  2
• IMPORTANT NOTES

  4
• Main Features

  11
• Names of Things and What They Do

  12
  • Top Panel

    12
  • Rear Panel

    14
  • Signal Flow

    15
• Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds

  16
  • Installing the Divided Pickup

    16
  • Before Connecting

    16
  • Making the Connections

    17
  • Turning On the Power

    19
    • About the Play Screen

      20
    • About the Information in the Display (Basic Operation)

      20
    • Adjusting the Volume

      20
    • Setting the Device (Amp) Connected to MAIN OUT (Output Select)

      21
  • Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings (GK Settings)

    21
  • Tuning the Bass (TUNER)

    23
  • Switching Tones (Patch)

    24
    • About the Patch Numbers

      24
    • Switching with the PATCH/ VALUE Dial

      25
  • Turning Off the Power

    25
• Chapter 2 Creating Sounds

  26
  • Setting the COSM BASS Tone

    26
  • One-touch Output of the Bass Direct Sound (BASS DIRECT)

    27
  • Applying the COSM Amps and Effects to Normal Pickup Sound

    27
  • Setting the COSM AMP Tone

    27
  • Setting the Effects

    28
    • POLY FX (Poly Effect)

      28
    • FX (Effects)

      28
  • Rearranging the Effect and Amp Connection Sequence (CHAIN)

    29
  • Specifying the tempo and key of the song to be played

    29
    • Setting the Tempo

      29
    • Setting the Key

      30
  • Mixing the Normal Pickup Sound with the GK Input

    30
    • Setting the Volume Balance

      30
    • Setting the Connection Locations for COSM Bass/Normal Pickup Sound

      31
  • Mixing Channels A and B Together (MIXER)

    31
    • Setting the Volume and Panning for Each Channel

      31
    • Setting the Mix Balance

      32
    • Setting the Delay and Reverb (DELAY/REVERB)

      32
    • Using Playing Dynamics to Control the Mix Between the Two Channels (DYNAMIC)

      32
    • Setting the Overall Patch Volume Level (V-BASS LEVEL)

      33
    • Adjusting the Overall Patch Tone (TOTAL EQ)

      33
    • Setting the Output Signal and Level (OUTPUT)

      33
  • Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME)

    34
  • Saving a Patch (WRITE)

    34
• Chapter 3 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM)

  35
  • Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings

    35
    • Selecting the Settings

      35
    • Naming GK Settings (GK NAME)

      35
    • Selecting the Divided Pickup Type (GK PU TYPE)

      36
    • Inputting the Bass’s Scale (BASS SCALE)

      36
    • Selecting the Position of the Divided Pickup (GK PU POS)

      36
    • Matching the Divided Pickup and Normal Pickup Phase (GK PU PHASE)

      37
    • Setting the Direction for the Installed Divided Pickup (GK PU DIRECTION)

      37
    • Setting the DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch Arrangement (S1, S2 POS)

      37
    • Setting the Gap Between the Pickup and the Bridge (PICKUP´BRIDGE)

      38
    • Adjusting the Sensitivity for Each String (SENS)

      38
    • Setting Whether or Not the Divided Pickup Is Used (GK CONNCT)

      39
    • Using Different Bass Settings in Each Patch (SET MODE)

      39
    • Determining the Function of the GK Volume Control and DOWN/ S1, UP/S2 Switches (GK FUNC)

      39
  • Adjusting the Overall Tone According to the Environment (GLOBAL/OUTPUT SELECT)

    40
    • Selecting the Settings

      40
    • Naming the Settings

      40
    • Setting the Types of Connected Devices (OUTPUT SELECT)

      40
    • Adjusting the Overall Tone (GLOBAL EQ)

      41
    • Controlling the Overall Effect of the Noise Suppressor (Total NS)

      41
    • Controlling the Overall Reverb Level (Total REVERB)

      42
    • Setting the Sounds Output from SUB OUT (SUB OUT LEVEL)

      42
  • Setting the GK VOLUME Control and Switch and the Pedal Function (SYSTEM CONTROL ASSIGN)

    42
  • Having Values from an External Pedal, GK VOLUME Control, or Other Controller Carried Over When Pa...

    43
  • Making System-wide Settings for the Features Controlled by the Function Knobs (SYSTEM DIRECT EDIT)

    43
  • Limiting the Patches That Can Be Switched (PATCH EXTENT)

    44
  • Adjusting the Screen’s Contrast

    44
  • Setting the Output Signal and Level (SYSTEM OUTPUT)

    45
• Chapter 4 Using the VB-99 in Combination with an FC-300

  46
  • Connecting with the RRC2 IN Connector

    46
  • Settings Related to the FC- 300

    46
    • Settings for Control of the FC- 300

      46
    • Setting the Operation When Patches Are Switched

      47
  • Activating the VB-99’s Tuner from the FC-300 (QUICK TUNER)

    47
  • Setting the FC-300 Amp Control

    48
• Chapter 5 Using MIDI

  49
  • About MIDI

    49
    • What You Can Do Using MIDI

      49
    • Main Types of MIDI Messages Handled by the VB-99

      50
    • About the MIDI Implementation

      51
    • Exchanging MIDI Messages

      51
    • About MIDI Channels

      51
    • Bank Select and Program Change

      52
  • Setting the MIDI-Related Functions

    52
  • Syncing to the MIDI Clock from an External Device

    58
  • Playing an External Synthesizer Sound Module (BASS TO MIDI)

    58
    • Setting the BASS TO MIDI Function (System Parameters)

      59
    • Setting the BASS TO MIDI Function (Patch Parameters)

      61
• Chapter 6 Using the VB-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB

  65
  • Before Using the USB Connection

    65
    • Switching the Driver Mode

      66
  • Setting the USB Functions

    66
    • Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input and Output

      66
    • Setting the Direct Monitor

      67
  • Recording the VB-99’s Output with a Computer

    68
  • Using the VB-99 to Add Effects to Audio Playback from a Computer

    69
• Chapter 7 Other Functions

  70
  • Changing the Tone in Real Time with the D Beam and Ribbon Controllers

    70
    • Adjusting the D Beam (CALIBRATION)

      70
    • Disabling the D Beam (DISABLE)

      71
    • Controlling Sounds by Hand Motion or the Bass Neck (D Beam Controller)

      71
    • Adjusting the Ribbon Controller (CALIBRATION)

      72
    • Controlling the Sounds with the Movement of Your Fingertip (Ribbon Controller)

      73
    • Holding Sounds for Extended Periods (FREEZE)

      73
    • Changing the Pitch as with a Tremolo Arm (T-ARM)

      74
    • Adding Nuance to the Sound (FILTER)

      75
  • Changing the Sounds with the Function Knobs as You Play (DIRECT EDIT)

    76
  • Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to Control the Sounds (CONTROL ASSIGN)

    77
    • Activating the Virtual Expression Pedal at the Start of Operations (Internal Pedal System)

      81
  • One Touch Call Up of Favorite Patches (DIRECT PATCH)

    81
    • Setting DIRECT PATCH

      81
  • Managing the Patches

    82
    • Saving and Copying Patches (PATCH WRITE)

      82
    • Exchanging the Current Patch with a Different Patch (PATCH EXCHANGE)

      82
    • Initializing User Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE)

      83
    • Copying Settings Between Channel A and Channel B (A/B COPY)

      83
    • Exchanging the Channel A and Channel B Settings (A/B EXCHANGE)

      83
    • Partially Copying Parameters in a Different Patch (MODULE COPY)

      84
    • Partially Initializing Patch Parameters (MODULE INITIALIZE)

      84
  • Separating Patches into Groups (CATEGORY)

    85
    • Using CATEGORY to Call Up Patches

      85
    • Assigning a Patch to a Category

      85
    • Naming User Categories (CATEGORY NAME)

      86
  • Storing Your Preferred Settings Individually (FAVORITE SETTINGS)

    86
    • What are Favorite Settings?

      86
    • Calling Up Favorite Settings

      87
    • Changing Tone Settings

      87
    • Saving Changed Tones

      88
    • Naming Favorite Settings (FAVORITE NAME)

      89
    • Searching for Patches That Use the Same Favorite Settings

      89
  • Controlling Video Images with Your Bass (V-LINK)

    90
    • What is V-LINK?

      90
    • Connecting the V-LINK Device

      90
    • Switching V-LINK On and Off

      91
    • Setting V-LINK

      91
  • Using the VB-99 on a Stand

    93
  • Using the VB-99 Mounted in a Rack

    94
  • Restoring the VB-99 to its Original Factory Condition (FACTORY RESET)

    95
• Chapter 8 Parameters Guide

  96
  • COSM BASS

    96
  • POLY FX (Poly Effect)

    108
  • FX (Effects)

    111
    • Using the HOLD (Hold Delay)

      115
    • Creating Harmonist Scales (Voice Interval)

      121
  • COSM AMP

    128
  • MIXER

    131
  • MASTER

    135
    • GK VOL (GK Volume)

      135
    • GK S1, S2 (DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch)

      135
    • PANEL CTL1/CTL2 (Control Button 1/2)

      136
    • D BEAM

      136
    • RIBBON

      138
    • EXP PEDAL (Expression Pedal)

      139
    • CTL3, CTL4 (Control3, Control4)

      139
    • FC-300 CONTROL

      140
    • ASSIGN 1–16

      140
    • DIRECT EDIT F1–F6

      141
  • BASS TO MIDI

    143
  • SYSTEM

    145
    • CONTROL ASSIGN

      146
    • Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Controllers

      147
    • CONTROL

      148
    • V-LINK PATCH

      153
    • V-LINK SYSTEM

      155
  • GLOBAL

    157
  • TUNER

    158
• Chapter 9 Appendices

  159
  • MIDI Implementation Chart

    159
  • Specifications

    163
  • VB-99 Software System Requirements

    164
    • For Windows

      164
    • For Mac OS

      164
  • Error Messages

    165
  • Troubleshooting

    165
    • Problems with Sounds

      165
    • Other Problems

      167
• Index

  168