Roland V-Bass VB-99 User Manual
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- IMPORTANT NOTES
- Main Features
- Names of Things and What They Do
- Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds
- Chapter 2 Creating Sounds
- Setting the COSM BASS Tone
- One-touch Output of the Bass Direct Sound (BASS DIRECT)
- Applying the COSM Amps and Effects to Normal Pickup Sound
- Setting the COSM AMP Tone
- Setting the Effects
- Rearranging the Effect and Amp Connection Sequence (CHAIN)
- Specifying the tempo and key of the song to be played
- Mixing the Normal Pickup Sound with the GK Input
- Mixing Channels A and B Together (MIXER)
- Setting the Volume and Panning for Each Channel
- Setting the Mix Balance
- Setting the Delay and Reverb (DELAY/REVERB)
- Using Playing Dynamics to Control the Mix Between the Two Channels (DYNAMIC)
- Setting the Overall Patch Volume Level (V-BASS LEVEL)
- Adjusting the Overall Patch Tone (TOTAL EQ)
- Setting the Output Signal and Level (OUTPUT)
- Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME)
- Saving a Patch (WRITE)
- Chapter 3 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM)
- Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings
- Selecting the Settings
- Naming GK Settings (GK NAME)
- Selecting the Divided Pickup Type (GK PU TYPE)
- Inputting the Bass’s Scale (BASS SCALE)
- Selecting the Position of the Divided Pickup (GK PU POS)
- Matching the Divided Pickup and Normal Pickup Phase (GK PU PHASE)
- Setting the Direction for the Installed Divided Pickup (GK PU DIRECTION)
- Setting the DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch Arrangement (S1, S2 POS)
- Setting the Gap Between the Pickup and the Bridge (PICKUP´BRIDGE)
- Adjusting the Sensitivity for Each String (SENS)
- Setting Whether or Not the Divided Pickup Is Used (GK CONNCT)
- Using Different Bass Settings in Each Patch (SET MODE)
- Determining the Function of the GK Volume Control and DOWN/ S1, UP/S2 Switches (GK FUNC)
- Adjusting the Overall Tone According to the Environment (GLOBAL/OUTPUT SELECT)
- Selecting the Settings
- Naming the Settings
- 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)
- Having Values from an External Pedal, GK VOLUME Control, or Other Controller Carried Over When Pa...
- Making System-wide Settings for the Features Controlled by the Function Knobs (SYSTEM DIRECT EDIT)
- Limiting the Patches That Can Be Switched (PATCH EXTENT)
- Adjusting the Screen’s Contrast
- Setting the Output Signal and Level (SYSTEM OUTPUT)
- Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings
- Chapter 4 Using the VB-99 in Combination with an FC-300
- Chapter 5 Using MIDI
- Chapter 6 Using the VB-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB
- Chapter 7 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 Bass 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 Function Knobs as You Play (DIRECT EDIT)
- Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to Control the Sounds (CONTROL ASSIGN)
- One Touch Call Up of Favorite Patches (DIRECT PATCH)
- Managing the Patches
- Saving and Copying Patches (PATCH WRITE)
- Exchanging the Current Patch with a Different Patch (PATCH EXCHANGE)
- 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)
- Storing Your Preferred Settings Individually (FAVORITE SETTINGS)
- Controlling Video Images with Your Bass (V-LINK)
- Using the VB-99 on a Stand
- Using the VB-99 Mounted in a Rack
- Restoring the VB-99 to its Original Factory Condition (FACTORY RESET)
- Changing the Tone in Real Time with the D Beam and Ribbon Controllers
- Chapter 8 Parameters Guide
- Chapter 9 Appendices
- Index